Ireland’s Minister for Transport launched the National EV Infrastructure Strategy 2026–2028 on 4 November 2026. It is the second edition of the strategy and sets out how the government will support charging through to the end of 2028. The department says Ireland now has more than 270,000 registered EVs and over 3,620 publicly accessible chargepoints.
Where Ireland Stands
| Indicator (Department of Transport) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Registered EVs | Over 270,000 |
| EV share of new car market | 26.3% (record) |
| Public chargepoints | Over 3,620 |
| Approximate public charging capacity | About 280 MW |
| Locations | More than 1,200 |
The department notes that EVs are now the best-selling engine type and have passed the 2025 Climate Action Plan target.
What the Strategy Focuses On
- High-powered charging hubs along national roads and main transport corridors.
- Infrastructure that is accessible, interoperable and built to universal design principles.
- Meeting obligations under the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) with a regionally balanced rollout.
- Neighbourhood charging for people without home charging, including apartment residents.
- Planning depot and en-route charging for commercial fleets and heavy-duty vehicles.
A mid-term review is planned for 2027. The launch was held alongside the opening of a high-powered charging site on a national road, which the minister cited as an example of progress.
What It Means
Neighbourhood and apartment charging is one of the strategy’s named priorities, and that is mostly AC. Shared units such as the EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) and the EV-ACT3204E 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) support access control and billing through RFID and app. For the OEM and distributor side, see our OEM and private-label program and distributor program.
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Key Takeaways
- Ireland launched its 2026–2028 EV infrastructure strategy on 4 November 2026.
- The department counts over 270,000 EVs and over 3,620 public chargepoints.
- Priorities include national-road hubs, apartment charging and fleet depots.
- A mid-term review is planned for 2027.
