EV drivers in Limerick set to benefit from three new high-powered recharging hubs
'We're taking real, practical steps to make electric vehicles work for everyone,' said Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien.
'With more chargers, more choice, and more support, we hope even more people will feel confident making the switch to electric,' he added.
The recharging hubs are part of the Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) initiative operated by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
This national phase of the programme focused on over 1,200km of national single carriageway roads.
Funding was awarded through a grant process for accessible locations such as service stations, supermarkets, hotels, and car parks.
The total funding for this phase amounts to €7.9 million, with several Limerick locations among the first confirmed: Weev Charging Ltd, Templeglantine, N21; Hodkinson's Centra & Top Oil, Patrickswell, N21; Dooleys SuperValu, Newcastle West, N21.
Peter Walsh, CEO of TII, said: '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.'
This announcement follows earlier funding rounds under the ZEVI National Road Network EV Charging Plan, which have already supported the installation of 131 high-power chargers at 17 motorway and dual-carriageway locations.
A new scheme, aimed at supporting charging infrastructure on an additional 3,000km of national roads, is also underway, with applications open until the end of June.
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