Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
133. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport what procedures are in place to ensure that people living in apartments and duplexes in estates with management companies can have a charging point installed at their home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41077/23]
View answerThe Government is fully committed to supporting a significant expansion and modernisation of the electric vehicle charging network over the coming years. The new national charging infrastructure strategy for the development of EV charging infrastructure, covering the period out to 2025 was published in January this year.
Having an effective and reliable recharging network is essential to enabling drivers to choose electric. Home charging is the primary charging method for most Irish EV owners as it’s convenient and cheaper for the consumer as well assists in the overall management of the national grid. Over 80% of charging is expected to happen at home.
There are a number of ZEVI initiatives under development and in place which will help facilitate charging for those without a driveway or dedicated charger, including the Apartment Charging Grant. This grant is for dwellings which do not have access to a driveway such as apartments, duplexes and mixed developments. Management companies can apply for up to 80% funding for infrastructure costs when installing an EV charging system in multi-unit residences. Further information on Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland and how to apply for the apartment charging grant is available at www.gov.ie/zevi .
I am pleased to note that since the apartment charging scheme opened, there have been forty one applications with a request for the installation of 214 charge points and 1013 parking spaces to be made EV ready.
