Car charging network provider, EasyGo has launched its network of electric vehicle (EV) charging units across Co. Mayo
The network, supported by Mayo County Council, will consist of 24 EV charging units at 21 different locations across the county. Dcfc Charging Stations
Founder and technical director, Chris Kelly, said: "As we enter the busy summer season, this new network of EV chargers around County Mayo will benefit both locals and tourists and EV range anxiety will become a thing of the past in Mayo.
In partnership with Eir, the company is already installing approximately 135 new EV chargers nationwide in collaboration with eleven local authorities, with more in planning.
The company's network is used by more than 45,000 Irish EV drivers who can avail of charging at more than 3,000 publicly available charge-points nationally.
Tom Gilligan, director at Mayo County Council, commented: "Increased adoption of EVs is a key aspect of Ireland's Climate Action Plan and it’s our aim that these easily accessible locations right across Mayo county will increase the appeal of EVs for drivers, both locally and from further afield.”
Founded in 2018, the firm and Eir will utilise the Tritium next-generation DC Rapid Chargers, adding up to 100 km range to an Electric Vehicle in just 15 minutes. Of the 24 chargers being installed in Mayo, 15 are fast (DC) chargers and nine are AC chargers.
Pat O’Sullivan, director of support services with Eir, noted: "We are continuing discussions with other County Councils across the country about similar programmes and, wherever possible, we will replace unused eir payphone kiosks with rapid EV charging units to assist in making the transition to EV ownership more viable.”
In addition to County Mayo, EasyGo is working with County Councils across the country, with new fast chargers already installed in Counties Cavan, Monaghan, Offaly, Carlow and Kilkenny, and more planned for Counties Tipperary, Wicklow, Laois, Waterford and Roscommon.
Ev Charging Port Photo: (l-r) Tom Gilligan, Director of Services at Mayo County Council; Chris Kelly, EasyGo founder and technical director, Cllr Seamus Weir, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council and Pat O’Sullivan, Director of Support Services at Eir. Photo: Alison Laredo