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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Ireland's ‘first-of-its-kind' home-charging EV pilot rolled out – as FREE EasyGo EV chargers up for grabs
THE first ever home charging scheme for electric vehicles a has been rolled out in Ireland. The pilot phase was produced through a partnership between EasyGo, Ireland's biggest 4 The pilot aims to tackle off street parking barriers to EV charging Credit: easygo 4 It's hoped that the move will help the country reach climate goals Credit: easygo It's been labelled the Shared Charging Network. The initiative aims to reduce what they claim is one of the biggest obstacles to EV driving - a lack of off street parking and Under the scheme, homeowners can share their private EV chargers with neighbours and other members of the public. This can be done through the EasyGo platform, which aims to create a community-powered solution to charging accessibility. READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS The first phase of the scheme has been launched as a pilot and is only accessible in a few areas. Participation is currently coming from homeowners in Dingle, Co Organisers said that anyone interested in partaking in the scheme can apply for the website. From there, their location and Most read in The Irish Sun Successful applicants are given an EasyGo EV charger for free, and can then share access to the private charger via the EasyGo platform. They said that it's an ideal practical solution for those who don't have access to off street parking. Inside the Volkswagen ID The pilot will run for the rest of 2025. It aims to gather data to inform future EV policy and infrastructure planning. Those behind the scheme said: "Shared charging models have shown promise internationally in helping reduce pressure on public networks, promoting sustainable transport, and strengthening local community ties." CEO of EasyGo, Ollie Chatten, said: 'We are delighted to officially launch the Shared Charging Initiative. "This scheme has the power to reshape how communities think about EV infrastructure - enabling people to participate directly in Ireland's low-emission future. "It's a meaningful step toward inclusive, scalable charging access.' And the initiative was welcomed by the transport minister, who said the move would help the country to achieve climate goals. Minister for Transport "By enabling homeowners to share access to EV chargers, the Shared Charging Scheme taps into the power of community to close infrastructure gaps, accelerate EV adoption, and help achieve our climate goals. "It's a practical, inclusive, and forward-thinking initiative that strengthens the resilience and accessibility of Ireland's charging network." 4 Homeowners with their own EV charger will be able to share it with neighbours Credit: Getty 4 The scheme has been rolled out in four areas Credit: easygo
RTÉ News
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
Shared EV charging scheme launched
EV charging network, EasyGo, has partnered with the Department of Transport to launch a first-of-its-kind national pilot scheme aimed at removing one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption in Ireland. The Shared Charging Initiative will address the challenge faced by many urban and suburban residents who lack access to off-street EV parking and, by extension, home charging. Through the scheme, homeowners can share their private EV chargers with neighbours and the wider public via the EasyGo platform - creating a shared, community-powered solution to charging accessibility that is both practical and accessible. The scheme will launch as a pilot in selected locations, with participation open to homeowners in Kilcock, Co Kildare; Dingle, Co Kerry; and the Dublin neighbourhoods of Finglas Stoneybatter and Phibsborough. Those interested in participating in Shared Charging can apply through the website, with consideration being given to their property and location. If successful, participants are provided with an EasyGo EV charger free of charge, and can then share access to their private EV chargers with neighbours and members of the public via the EasyGo platform - providing a practical solution in areas where off-street parking is limited or unavailable. The pilot will continue throughout 2025 and aims to gather valuable data to inform future EV policy and infrastructure planning. EasyGo said shared charging models have shown promise internationally in helping reduce pressure on public networks, promoting sustainable transport, and strengthening local community ties. Ollie Chatten, CEO of EasyGo, said the scheme has the power to reshape how communities think about EV infrastructure - "enabling people to participate directly in Ireland's low-emission future. It's a meaningful step toward inclusive, scalable charging access". Welcoming the rollout of the pilot scheme, Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien, said, "This innovative pilot reflects how local action can support national ambition. By enabling homeowners to share access to EV chargers, the Shared Charging Scheme taps into the power of community to close infrastructure gaps, accelerate EV adoption, and help achieve our climate goals. It's a practical, inclusive, and forward-thinking initiative that strengthens the resilience and accessibility of Ireland's charging network."
Irish Times
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- Irish Times
EasyGo to roll out domestic shared charging scheme
Electric vehicle charging company EasyGo has teamed up with the Department of Transport to roll out a pilot programme that will see homeowners paid to share off-street car chargers with neighbours and members of the public. The scheme is designed to remove one of the obstacles to adoption of electric cars, namely limited off-street parking to install a home-charger. Under the plan EasyGo will supply and install a free charger to homes with homeowners then able to share access through EasyGo's platform. The €140,000 scheme covers densely populated areas, commuter zones and rural areas, and will initially be available to homeowners in the Stoneybatter and Phibsborough areas of Dublin, Kilcock in Co Kildare, and Dingle in Co Kerry. READ MORE EasyGo's Victor Balfry said the ideal number would be 15-20 chargers installed at homes and small businesses in each area. Homeowners will be reimbursed monthly by EasyGo at a rate that will never be lower than what they pay for their electricity, and they can set the times that access is permitted to suit their needs. 'The homeowner will always be in control,' said EasyGo chief executive Ollie Chatten. He said the scheme could change how communities think about EV infrastructure. It will also be used to gather data that will feed into the Government's future plans. 'It's a great opportunity for us,' Mr Chatten said. 'We're very excited to be working closely with Government on it and hopefully helping them frame future policies.' Initially designed to run for 12 months, there is an option to extend the scheme to 24 months and open it up to more areas around the State. 'This innovative pilot reflects how local action can support national ambition,' Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien , said. 'By enabling homeowners to share access to EV chargers, the Shared Charging Scheme taps into the power of community to close infrastructure gaps, accelerate EV adoption and help achieve our climate goals. 'It's a practical, inclusive and forward-thinking initiative that strengthens the resilience and accessibility of Ireland's charging network.' EasyGo recently signed a £300 million deal in Scotland to install more than 500 new chargers and maintain almost 800 existing ones. The 20-year contract covers the Highland, Aberdeen city, Aberdeenshire and Moray council areas of northern Scotland. Mr Chatten said the Scottish contract would allow the company to increase its staff at its Maynooth, Co Kildare office, where it employs 70 people. 'We will be able to service chargers in Scotland from our technology here in Ireland. That's a really exciting project for us,' he said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Irish company EasyGo secures £300m Scottish EV infrastructure deal
EasyGo, an Irish charging company, has received a contract to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the north of Scotland. The £300m ($404m) deal will see the installation of 570 new charging points by 2028. The contract, which spans 20 years, is aimed at bolstering the region's transition to net-zero emissions. The project encompasses Highland, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils, with Highland Council taking the lead. This development is expected to more than double the existing EV infrastructure, thereby improving the charging network in the region. Additionally, EasyGo will take over the operation and maintenance of all current council-owned public charging points. Transport Scotland has pledged more than £7m in funding to support the partnership as part of the Scottish Government's £30m Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund. Launched in 2022, this fund facilitates collaboration between local authorities and the private sector to establish a comprehensive public EV-charging network throughout Scotland. The north of Scotland agreement is the first inter-council contract awarded under this scheme and is the largest grant given in Scotland since the fund was initiated, the Aberdeenshire Council said in a release. EasyGo CEO Ollie Chatten said: 'As the largest EV charging network across Ireland, we are truly excited to be working with the Scottish Government on the north of Scotland electric vehicle charging infrastructure partnership, following a successful and thorough procurement process. 'Supporting progressive councils across the country in building out EV infrastructure is a vital step towards a more sustainable and future-focused Scotland. This project enables us to bring our proven expertise to the forefront, ensuring a reliable and efficient charging network that will power Scotland's journey to Net Zero.' "Irish company EasyGo secures £300m Scottish EV infrastructure deal" was originally created and published by Motor Finance Online, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
