Ireland is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with the addition of 53 new high-powered charging hubs, supported by €7.9 million in government funding. The new hubs, scheduled to be operational by the end of 2025, will bring 175 fast and ultra-fast charging points to the national road network, improving long-distance EV travel and accessibility.
The investment, part of the Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) strand of the Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) programme, was announced by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. “We’re taking real, practical steps to make electric vehicles work for everyone,” O’Brien said. “With more chargers, more choice, and more support, we hope even more people will feel confident making the switch to electric. These high-powered chargers are a key step in that process.”
The rollout will be managed by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and represents the first phase of a broader strategy to ensure nationwide coverage, with no more than 60 kilometers between charging hubs along major roads. The current plan targets 1,200 km of national single carriageway routes. While no technical specifications have been confirmed, the scheme is CPO-agnostic, with several operators such as EasyGo, Ionity, and DKV Mobility likely to be involved in the competitive process.
Businesses with publicly accessible sites—including petrol stations, hotels, car parks, and supermarkets—can apply for grant support. TII CEO Peter Walsh emphasized the public-private nature of the program: “Working in partnership with ZEVI and the private sector, this scheme is helping us build the kind of infrastructure people can rely on: fast, efficient and accessible.”