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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
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The pilot aims to tackle off street parking barriers to EV charging
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It's hoped that the move will help the country reach climate goals
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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Homeowners with their own EV charger will be able to share it with neighbours
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The scheme has been rolled out in four areas
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