EV Charging Rollout
Walk-up charging for every resident. If you can park, you can charge.
Why It Matters
Right now, if you live in Coolock Village and drive an electric car, you face a dilemma: no public chargers nearby. Many homes heavily rely on on-street parking, making home charging impossible. This lack of infrastructure holds back residents from adopting cleaner vehicles.
"If you can park, you can charge." Our goal is to fix this justice gap. By providing accessible "walk-up" charging, we ensure that apartment dwellers and terraced house residents can own an EV just as easily as those with driveways.
What We're Proposing
8 On-Street AC Chargers
High-speed (22 kW+) dual-socket units. Located on Main Street and side streets. Ideal for overnight residents' charging.
1 Rapid Hub
Ultra-fast (150 kW+) potential location (e.g., Library or Church car park) for quick top-ups (10-20 mins).
Network Integration
Chargers will be part of national networks (ESB eCars or EasyGo), usable with standard apps/RFID cards.
"No Charge, No Park"
Strict enforcement to ensure bays are used for charging only, not parking. 4-hour limits may apply during day.
Design & Integration
We will use the new angled parking bays for charger locations where possible, placing pedestals on the path edge without blocking wheelchairs/prams. Lamp-post chargers will be considered for tighter spots.
The visual impact will be minimized – think discrete slimline units, not industrial boxes.
Accelerate the Rollout
Providers prioritize areas with proven demand. Help us shout louder:
Network Delays
The national rollout is currently experiencing capacity delays. Submitting more requests increases our priority level for future phases.
- Contact Reps & Civic Centre: Advocate for Artane-Whitehall grants. Find your Councillors Northside Civic Centre