Homeowners could soon be able to rent out the use of their electric vehicle chargers to members of the public through an online platform as part of a proposed new scheme to promote sustainable transport.
According to a report in today’s Irish Times, Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien announced several actions on Monday aimed at accelerating the transition to EVs, including one which seeks to address difficulties around access to home chargers.
The “shared charging pilot scheme” will enable homeowners to rent out their EV chargers through a booking platform.
This, the department said, will “offer cost-effective charging options for EV owners who don’t have private off-street parking”.
The pilot will be supported by Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland and will be rolled out in urban, suburban and rural areas.
According to Minister O’Brien, the shared charging scheme will aim to make EV charging more accessible and affordable while easing demand on public infrastructure.
The data gathered will be used to inform future charging roll-out plans and help shape policies, he added.
According to the Government’s EV Infrastructure Strategy 2022 to 2025, the majority (80 per cent) of EV charging is done at home.
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