Powering Ireland Forward: 90 New EV Recharging Hubs to Supercharge Fleet Confidence

Ireland’s road to zero-emission transport just got a massive boost.

Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien today confirmed the rollout of 90 new high-powered recharging hubs across the national road network, delivering 192 new fast-charging points, typically rated at 250 kW, and strategically spaced every 30 km or less.

Backed by almost €10 million in ZEVI funding and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), this initiative marks the final phase of the Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) scheme, completing a nationwide network that ensures every driver, from city commuter to rural fleet operator, can recharge with confidence.

A Milestone Moment for Fleet Electrification

At ZeroMission, we see this as one of the most consequential infrastructure investments for Irish fleets to date. Reliable, high-power public charging isn’t just about convenience, it’s about confidence.

For commercial and public-sector operators weighing the shift to EVs, the question has often been, “Will my drivers be able to charge where and when they need to?”

With this announcement, that question just got answered.

These hubs create the essential backbone for national fleet operations, enabling:

Seamless long-distance routing across Ireland’s main corridors
Reduced downtime thanks to ultra-fast 250 kW charging speeds
Expanded rural access, ensuring EV adoption is not confined to cities
Operational resilience for mixed-fuel fleets (EV, hybrid, HVO, diesel) in transition

Beyond Infrastructure: Building Trust in Transition

Minister O'Brien highlighted that this investment “will bring high-quality, high-powered EV charging to more rural locations, helping to promote local economies, support tourism, and strengthen regional development.”

That message matters for fleet managers too. Every new hub reduces range anxiety for logistics, delivery, and service vehicles operating outside major urban areas where charging access has historically been thin.

Minister of State Seán Canney added that this rollout is about making electric “a practical choice for daily journeys.” For fleet operators, practicality equals predictability, and this nationwide network helps deliver both.

What It Means for Fleet Operators

As Ireland accelerates towards 100,000+ commercial EVs by 2030, the network effect of these hubs is game-changing:

Fleet electrification planning becomes simpler as routes can be mapped with reliable charge coverage
Depot-light operations gain flexibility, allowing drivers to recharge on the move
Sustainability reporting gets easier, with emissions reduction supported by cleaner journeys

At ZeroMission, we model this network impact in real time through our éxō FleetOps Intelligence Platform, helping clients visualise how new public-charging nodes transform range planning, cost modelling, and carbon savings across mixed-fuel operations.

The Road Ahead

With ZEVI and TII now delivering the backbone of Ireland’s high-power charging grid, the focus shifts to integration, connecting data from these public hubs with depot and workplace charging systems to give fleet operators a single operational view.

That’s where ZeroMission continues to play its part, combining digital-twin modelling, predictive analytics, and energy optimisation to help fleets plan smarter, charge smarter, and drive further.

Ireland’s EV future isn’t just coming, it’s being built kilometre by kilometre.

ZeroMission – Simplifying Fleet Electrification, One Charge at a Time

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