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Tipperary County Council want the public's opinions on EV charging infrastructure
Public opinions are being sought by Tipperary County Council in order to develop an electric vehicle (EV) strategy for the South East region.
“Region 5” consisting of Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford City and County Councils are seeking public input to inform the development of a regional EV Strategy.
The goal of the strategy is to address the challenges and opportunities in deploying EV charging infrastructure in the South East region.
The public consultation opened on May 1, and runs until May 30.
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Tipperary County Council want to hear the thoughts and opinions of residents, stakeholders, and the general public to share their views and input on the future of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in their areas.
By developing a comprehensive network of strategically located charging stations, the strategy is intended to support the growing number of EVs on our roads, ensuring that all areas are adequately served and help meet our climate action targets.
The Regional and Local EV Charging Network Plan published for consultation by ZEVI (Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland) in 2024 sets out minimum charging capacity requirements for local authorities per geographical area.
En-route charging along major highways and travel routes are being supported separately by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
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As part of this regional consultation, stakeholders are asked to consider two key types of local charging infrastructure when providing their inputs:
- Destination charging which involves installing charging stations at popular destinations such as shopping centres, hotels, and tourist attractions.
- Neighbourhood charging focuses on providing charging options within residential areas, making it easy for EV users to charge their vehicles convenient to their residence.
The consultation is available here, and will remain open until 4pm on May 30.
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