German-based charge point operator (CPO) Ionity has partnered with Charlestown Shopping Centre in Dublin to develop Ireland’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station yet.
Ionity – a joint venture formed by BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group – will deliver 12 EV chargers to the site that are reportedly powered by 100% renewable energy.
The high-power chargers claim to deliver a 10-80% charge for EVs in less than 20 minutes.
Ionity’s Country Manager for UK&I, Andreas Atkins, said:
“With 115,000 drivers on the M50 every day, providing an EV charging station is hugely important if we’re going make EVs the norm across Europe.”
The development aligns with Ireland’s Climate Action Plan that aims for 40% of the private car fleet to be electrified by 2030 across the nation.
The Charlestown Shopping Centre Manager, Dan O’Connor, said:
“With the installation of these 12 Ionity Fast Chargers, we are proud to offer the largest EV charging hub in Ireland. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting sustainability, reducing our carbon footprint, and enhancing the shopping experience for our customers.”
With BlackRock as a financial investor, the CPO claims to operate an EV charging site every 60-80 miles across Europe’s highway network.
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