BREAKING NEWS: Six new EV charging hubs to open in public Tipperary car park

Tipperary County Council is rolling out a pilot EV charging project at Suirside car park in Clonmel, aiming to power up the town’s future and boost its infrastructure.

The project will create a dedicated EV charging zone at Suirside car park, featuring six marked spaces: two ultra-fast 200 kW DC chargers for rapid charging and four standard 22 kW AC chargers for regular charging, all accessible to the public.

Around 120 meters of new power cables will connect the chargers to the nearest power station, and each stage will follow strict network and safety standards. Keep in mind that different EV models support different charging types and power levels, so charging times may vary.

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Your car’s charging speed depends on its design. For example, if your EV can accept up to 50 kW, it will only draw 50 kW from the charger, even if the charger can deliver more.

To find out your electric vehicle’s charging capability in kilowatts, check your owner’s manual or ask your dealer. Remember, charging slows down as your battery nears full.

Across the country, more than 2,500 charging stations keep journeys moving, with standard AC chargers for daily use and high-powered DC chargers for quick boosts. Handy apps like PlugShare or A Better Route Planner help you locate charging spots from all operators.

Many popular navigation apps now highlight EV charging locations, and most charging networks include maps in their own apps, making it easy to find the nearest EV charger or plan your stops along the way.

Most DC chargers charge an overstay fee after 45 minutes, while some AC chargers charge after 10 hours on public networks. For a quicker turnaround, aim to charge your EV up to about 80 per cent on DC chargers, since topping up the last 20 per cent can take as long as the first 80.