First of 50 new high-speed electric charging hubs opened in Dublin

Kenneth Fox

The first of 50 new high-speed electric charging hubs launched by EZO and eir has been opened in Walkinstown, Dublin.

The EZO-eir urban hub network partnership is to expand coverage across Ireland over the next three years and help accelerate EV adoption.

Approximately 196,000 EVs are on Irish roads, according to recent data, with electric cars now outselling both petrol and diesel models in the Irish new car market.

Dublin's Walkinstown marks the beginning of this rollout, following the successful programme where EZO and eir converted 109 public payphone kiosks into EV charging stations across 13 local authorities.

It is the first of 50 purpose-built EZO-eir hubs planned around the country, designed to improve urban charging coverage, user access and charging speeds for the growing number of electric vehicle drivers nationwide.

Unlike traditional single-point charging locations, the hubs are engineered as high-capacity urban charging destinations, providing multiple ultra-fast chargers in one place to reduce wait times and deliver a more convenient experience.

The new hubs also demonstrate how existing infrastructure can be efficiently adapted to support Ireland’s transport transition.

Established locations are being utilised by repurposing former eir telephone exchanges and upgrading operational eir depots into modern high-performing charging facilities.

The Walkinstown hub, which is an operational eir depot, features three 200kW ultra-fast chargers, enabling drivers to rapidly recharge and return to the road in minutes.

It is located in a high-demand urban area, it represents a new model of EV infrastructure focused on scale, speed and accessibility.

EZO chief executive Ollie Chatten said: “The EZO–eir partnership combines telecommunications infrastructure expertise with EV technology and operations capability, enabling rapid deployment of high-speed charging facilities in prime urban locations.”

“The launch of our first dedicated EV charging hub is a pivotal moment for EZO and for Ireland’s EV infrastructure.

"These hubs are about looking forward and delivering faster charging, better access and urban coverage at scale. As EV adoption continues to grow in Ireland, drivers need infrastructure that is designed for convenience and reliability. Our nationwide hub rollout will play a critical role in enabling that future.”