Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has announced the rollout of 53 new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs along Ireland's national road network, as part of a major push to expand the country’s EV infrastructure.

The initiative, supported by nearly €8 million in government funding, aims to have all chargers operational by the end of 2025.

The new hubs will provide a total of 175 fast and ultra-fast recharging points, strategically located to make long-distance travel more convenient for EV drivers. Each site will be positioned so that no two hubs are more than 60km apart, ensuring consistent access to high-speed charging across more than 1,200km of single carriageway routes.

Minister O'Brien said: "We're taking real, practical steps to make electric vehicles work for everyone. With more chargers, more choice, and more support, we hope even more people will feel confident making the switch to electric. These high-powered chargers are a key step in that process. We’re committed to building a sustainable and cleaner transport system, and that means making it easy to charge wherever you are."

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The recharging hubs are part of the Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) initiative, managed by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) and delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Funding was made available to a wide range of enterprises with publicly accessible locations—including petrol stations, hotels, car parks, supermarkets, and retail centres—through a competitive grant process. The total funding allocated for this phase amounts to €7.9 million.

Peter Walsh, CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, said: "Working in partnership with ZEVI and the private sector, this scheme is helping us build the kind of infrastructure people can rely on: fast, efficient and accessible."

The 53 hubs are expected to significantly enhance coverage across the national network, though officials acknowledge that further work may be needed in areas where sufficient funding awards could not be made under the current phase. Future phases of the programme aim to address any remaining gaps in EV infrastructure.