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Pay for use to be introduced on High Power chargers from December 1st 17 November 2020

To ensure we are ready to support more electric vehicles on our roads, ESB is investing in and upgrading its public charging network across Ireland. As part of this, over 50 high power charging hubs will be rolled out on motorway and national road sites.

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ESB ecars proud to support the 2020 Electric Vehicle Summit 14 October 2020

ESB ecars is delighted to support the annual Electric Vehicle Summit which takes place virtually Thursday 15th October.

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The first High Power Chargers, Standard Charger Upgrades and New Fast Charger Sites 24 August 2020

Our charge point replacement programme was able to proceed again following a pause due to Covid-19 restrictions and it now stands at 162 replacement chargers (22kW AC) at different locations throughout the country.

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ESB ecars introduce pricing on the standard chargers to support continued EV network expansion 07 July 2020

Pricing for standard network charging points comes into effect from 10th August 2020

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EV drivers to benefit from reduced VAT rate on ESB’s public charging network 29 June 2020

We are delighted to announce that on foot of a request from ESB, the Irish Revenue Commissioners formally confirmed on the 16th of June 2020 that a reduced VAT rate (13.5%) is applicable for electric vehicle (EV) charging.

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ESB continues to install new fast chargers throughout Ireland 26 May 2020

ESB is delighted to announce we have upgraded the standard 22kW AC chargers at the following locations to new fast chargers

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ESB ecars to give two months free subscription to support membership EV drivers during Covid-19 06 May 2020

In light of Covid-19 travel restrictions in place, ESB ecars is aware that EV drivers are not using our public charging network in the same way.

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ESB ecars introduce pricing to support EV network expansion 23 October 2019

As part of an overall €20m investment programme to meet Ireland’s growing demand for electric vehicles, ESB ecars has today announced the introduction of pricing on a phased basis for the public electric vehicle charging network.

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ecars drives on with network upgrade and replacement programme 25 March 2019

Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will enjoy improved charging facilities, thanks to an ongoing upgrade and replacement programme currently underway by ESB ecars.

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