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Representing the nation in our shift to sustainable transport and energy systems through the use and uptake of electric vehicles on our roads.
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Reminder! Both Shell Recharge & EV Box / Everon services will cease over the next several weeks (10 November & 1 December respectively). 1/3
Search filter showing Shell Recharge and EVBox CPOs of note for units/apps going out of operation soon due to leaving the market Pin locations of Shell Recharge and EVBox CPOs units locations that will be in-operable shortly due to them leaving the Irish market
October 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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c.40 CCS / Chademo now live since mid-September, located in:
Dublin (Circle K Ireland, ESB ecars, & InstaVolt);
Cork, Kilkenny, Meath (ePower), &;
Cavan, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, & Wexford (EZO EV Charging).

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Irish Electric Vehicle Association | Home
Welcome at the Irish Electric Vehicle Association. One place to find the answers on your journey to drive electric.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Brite EV Charging launches simpler, fairer pricing across Galway. Enjoy 75 minutes of hassle-free DC charging and unlimited time on AC with clear, competitive rates across weekdays, weekends and overnight times. Read on for more details!
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October 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Phase 3 of the ZEVI TII LDV National Road
Grant Scheme has been announced (www.zevi.ie/news/90-new-...) - 192 >= 100kW chargers to be installed at 90 locations (c. 250kW average) nationwide.
Details of these, & others: www.irishevassociation.ie/infrastructu...
Map of Ireland with blue road markings of routes in Phase 3, with blue circles at sites of new EV chargers to come
October 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Budget 2026 is now out. A quick summary of EV relevant changes are:
- Extended 9% VAT on electric to 31/12/2030;
- Extended €5k VRT Relief to 31/12/2026;
- BIK OMV reduction of €30k in 2026, €15k in 2027, €2.5k in 2028, €0 thereafter;
October 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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With Q3 now over, a quick look at fast charging infrastructure deployed YTD:
- CCS +253 (+24%)
- Chademo +36 (+4%)
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Currently in build are a further 100+
CCS / Chademo.
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Aerial photo of Brite Rapid Charge site Galway. Shows parking spaces of both DC in centre and AC on the side
October 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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The Global EV Alliance (GEVA) and are excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Global EV Driver Survey.
Share your experiences with electric vehicles - Click the link to participate and help drive the movement towards sustainable transportation!

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GEVA Global EV Survey 2025
GEVA Global EV Survey 2025
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September 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Changes enabling on-street charging solutions was a big focus of our submission on Exempted Development Regulations recently. We hope to one day share an RTE, Independent, etc. article titled
"EV kerb chargers in Dublin are a game-changer, say drivers".

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EV kerb chargers in Suffolk are a game-changer, say drivers
Suffolk County Council is running a trial scheme for people with electric cars but no driveways.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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ePower's charging network is expanding rapidly.
This week, we're spotlighting three standout locations:
**Walsh's Centra, Roscommon**
**Dungarvan Daybreak, Waterford**
**Greenhills Hotel, Limerick**
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September 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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ESB ecars World EV Day Offer - Tuesday 9th September, is World EV Day and ESB ecars are marking the occasion with something special.

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ESB ecars World EV Day Offer
Tuesday 9th September, is World EV Day and ESB ecars are marking the occasion with something special
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September 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Brite Rapid Charge Ultra in Galway is now live, & the largest public charging hub in the West. We stopped by to check it out, & detail what it has to offer EV drivers.
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Aerial photo of all parking spaces directly from above Aerial photo from side of parking spaces and chargers Sign at wall reading “Electric Vehicle Recharge Only”
September 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Launch day at Garvey's Centra Coolagh, N25, Dungarvan today & they've also got ESB ecars high chargers on-site too: 6 CCS (up to 200kW) & 3 Chademo (up to 70kW).
Map showing location in Waterford for new ESB ecars site Car parked in front of Maxol station, next to ESB ecars charge points
September 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Latest InstaVolt site now online at McDonald's, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, offering 2 CCS (up to 160KW) + 1 Chademo (up to 60kW).
Newbridge InstaVolt with two connectors, up to 160kW
September 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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September's almost upon us, & compared to start of July, we see a further 70+ CCS & Chademo now live, with near a quarter of counties activating at least 6 connectors during the past 2 months.

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Infrastructure Data
Check our interactive charging infrastructure data dashboard.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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The Info Circuit is back with Episode 11. We are joined this month by Zero Emissions Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI). Tune in at 8pm this evening to find out more!

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IEVA: The Info Circuit Episode 11 - ZEVI
YouTube video by Irish EV Association
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August 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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From Motorways to Sports Clubs: A part of Ireland's EV Charging Journey - We wanted to show you what charging is coming from investment via ZEVI's Shared Ireland Sports scheme & LDV National Road Grant Schemes. Explore our interactive maps & check it out!
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From Motorways to Sports Clubs: A part of Ireland’s EV Charging Journey
We wanted to show you what charging and where, from investment via ZEVI's Shared Ireland Sports scheme and the LDV National Road Grant Schemes
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August 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Mid-month update time. New locations now live in Donegal (ePower), Cork & Sligo (ESB ecars), Kerry, Limerick & Wicklow (EasyGo), Dublin (Circle K); Amount to 30+ CCS & Chademo connectors. 6 planning applications now approved & similar no of new applications.
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Overhead view of an IONITY charging hub
August 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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#EV meet-up for Cork. Small turnout as it’s was a bit of a wet day (and it’s looks like there is only Cork people in Croke Park for the All-Ireland Hurling Final).
But good chats, great to meet new and existing members of @ievasso.bsky.social as well as a free coffee from #ePower
Two cars at ePower chargers Model Rd Cork Tesla Model 3 with Irish EV Association Flag poll Three cars charging with people standing around talking at the EV meet-up Tesla Model 3 next to VW ID.4
July 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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We'll be at Corrib Oil Model Farm Road in Cork TOMORROW for our latest meetup. So come along & join us for a chat, charge, coffee, & competition entry!
Irish EV Association Summer meet-up at Corrib Oil, Model Farm Rd, Cork. Shows a car charging at the ePower station and that we are there for a chat, charge, coffee ☕️ & competition entry
July 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Speaking of Waterford a lot the past two days, but worth highlighting that ePower Dungarvan (X35 XT71) a dual socket DC fast charge point just off the Youghal Road at the Dungarvan Motor Mall, has a free tea or coffee promo
Get a Free cuppa from ePower at Dungarvan when you snap a pic of your car charging and show it at the till. Post the photo on social media tagging ePower to be in with the chance of winning €100 free charging credit
July 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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InstaVolt must have read our "no [DC] changes in Waterford" remark yesterday (https:/ / www.irishevassociation.ie/news/2025-charging-infrastructure-review) for they've now activated their DC unit at McDonald's, Cork Rd, Waterford!
Screenshot of new InstaVolt charger location in Waterford Screengrab of new InstaVolt charger in Waterford and the CHAdeMO and CCS plug are available
July 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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It's July 1, time to see how charging infrastructure's developed over the first half of the year!
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2025 Charging Infrastructure Review
It's July 1, time to see how charging infrastructure's developed over the first half of the year!
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July 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Starting July 1, 2025, green 'flash' registration plates will identify zero-emission vehicles on our roads. While optional, these plates will help promote the green transition and set battery only cars, motorbikes, vans, buses and trucks apart from the rest!
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Green ‘Flash’ registration plates for Zero Emission Vehicles from 1 July 2025
Green ‘Flash’ registration plates for Zero Emission Vehicles from 1 July 2025
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June 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Live now for this months The Info Circuit with EasyGo!

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IEVA: The Info Circuit Episode 10 - EasyGo
YouTube video by Irish EV Association
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June 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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As per our 2025 AGM, we're exploring bulk buying CHAdeMO to CCS DC charging adapters for our members!

1. Do you already own an adapter? Share your feedback!
2. Would you be interested?

Ready to help? Fill out our forms!
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CHAdeMo to CCS adapters - What can we do?
CHAdeMo to CCS adapter information request as per our AGM Motion
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June 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM