EV charging strategy goes to public consultation
The public consultation of the EV strategy will take place throughout May
The south east local authorities in counties, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Tipperary are seeking the public's input to inform the development of a regional South East EV strategy.
The launch of the public consultation phase of the strategy for 'Region 5' will begin on May 1, and the goal of the initiative is to address the challenges and opportunities in deploying EV charging infrastructure in the South-East region.
Public consultation opens on May 1 and will continue until 4pm, on May 30. The consultation phase encourages residents, stakeholders and the general public to share their views and input on the future of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in their areas.
By developing a comprehensive network of strategically located charging stations, the strategy is intended to support the growing number of EVs on Irish roads, ensuring that all areas are adequately served and help meet our climate action targets.
The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan, published for consultation by ZEVI (Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland) in 2024, set out minimum charging capacity requirements for local authorities per geographical area. En-route charging along major highways and travel routes are being supported separately by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
As part of the regional consultation, stakeholders are asked to consider two key types of local charging infrastructure when providing their inputs: Destination charging which involves installing charging stations at popular destinations such as shopping centres, hotels, and tourist attractions; Neighbourhood charging focuses on providing charging options within residential areas, making it easy for EV users to charge their vehicles convenient to their residence.
The public's feedback will be instrumental in developing a comprehensive EV charging infrastructure strategy that meets the needs of communities and facilitates sustainable transport. The questionnaire is accessible at the following web address www.southeastevstrategy.com from May 1 until 4pm on May 30.
