Ireland’s Department of Transport confirmed plans for 90 new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the country, part of the final phase of the government’s Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) initiative aimed at supporting the nation’s growing EV fleet.
The hubs will provide 192 high-power chargers, typically around 250 kW, positioned along national primary and secondary routes. The department said the locations are designed so drivers will be no more than 30 kilometres from a charging point. The new sites are expected to be operational by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
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The LDV initiative, managed by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), has been rolled out in three phases. Earlier phases installed 149 high-power chargers at 19 motorway and dual-carriageway sites, along with 175 fast and ultra-fast chargers at 53 other locations. Funding for the Phase 3 rollout was allocated through a competitive grant process open to fuel retailers, car park operators, hotels, supermarkets, and other publicly accessible sites.
“Today’s announcement marks the final major phase of our Light Duty Vehicle initiative, following the earlier Phase 1 and Phase 2 schemes, and completes this series of investments in our national EV charging network,” Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien said. “Together, these schemes aim to ensure that drivers across Ireland will have reliable access to high-powered charging.”
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Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Seán Canney, added: “Achieving our Climate Action Plan targets will only be possible if drivers know they can charge conveniently and reliably, and today’s announcement is another significant step towards achieving that.”
Lorcan O’Connor, CEO of TII, said the scheme “will make the most significant contribution so far towards the vision of providing a fully expansive EV recharging infrastructure network across all national roads. This network will connect regional and urban communities, enhancing user confidence in electric vehicles and further supporting the electrification of Ireland’s car fleet.”
