Best EV Chargers in Ireland 2024
Written by
Michael Malone
Last edited
05/09/2024
Almost 23,000 new electric vehicles were registered in Ireland in 2023 and the rise is expected to continue over the next few years as EVs become cheaper and more models become available on the Irish market.
There are a number of benefits of electric vehicles including their environmental friendliness and overnight charging which can significantly reduce costs by taking advantage of lower rates offered by electricity providers.
Motorists with an EV will typically install a Level 2 charger at home, which allows for much faster charging – eliminating range anxiety. Read on to find out what we believe are the best EV chargers in Ireland in 2024!
Table of Contents
Electric Car Chargers in Ireland – Our Top Picks!
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What to Consider when Choosing the Best Home EV Charger
There are 4 main things that we urge EV motorists for to consider when looking for the best home EV charger.
- 1We recommend choosing an installer which offers you a warranty of at least 3 years with your electric vehicle charger.
- 2Power output: As Level 2 home chargers have different power outputs, you should choose the correct size, depending on the size of your EV battery and your desired range (i.e. how far you normally travel each day).
- 3Interactive features such as a mobile app and an LCD screen might be something for you to consider if you wish to monitor your car charging.
- 4EV owners with solar panels may wish to have them integrated with their home charger, so if utilising solar charging is something you wish to avail of, look out for this feature in a home charge point.
How much is an electric vehicle charger?
Home EV chargers in Ireland usually costs between €800 and €1,200 – depending on the power output of the charger itself and the brand and whether you can avail of the grant.
The overall cost will depend on things such as the power output of the charger, special features such as remote charging, and of course, who you choose to carry out the installation.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers €300 towards new home car chargers to incentivise people to have them installed. Read more about the range of government grants for EV chargers.
Level 2 Home Charging Speeds
Home EV charging speeds vary depending on two main factors – the power output of the charger and the battery size of your electric car.Â
Our Home EV Charger page has a comprehensive breakdown of charging speeds for different power outputs, but let’s have a quick look at some examples for medium-sized EV batteries here.
For a medium-sized car battery (65kW), a 7.4kW EV charger could charge your vehicle to 80% in under 6 hours.Â
This is reduced to under 4 hours with an 11kW electric car charger, and just 1 hour and 45 minutes for a charger with a 22kW power output.Â
The type of charger that best suits your needs will depend on your unique circumstances and requirements, and the best way of getting a true picture of what will work best for you is to talk to an expert about your individual needs.
Pros and Cons of Level 1 Home Chargers
Level 1 Charging Pros
Level 1 Charging Cons
Public EV Charging Stations in Ireland
There are hundreds of public EV charge points across the island of Ireland, meaning that those with longer journeys can rest assured that they will reach their destination.
With Level 2 home charging, an overnight charge (utilising cheaper electricity rates) will usually get your car battery to 80%, depending on the size of the EV battery and power output of your charger.
There are numerous charge points in every county which offer fast charging, however this also comes at a price.
For this reason, it is estimated that around 80% of electric car charging is done at home, and not at service stations or other public charging locations.
Grants for Electric Car Chargers
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has a number of grants to reduce the burden of making energy efficient changes to your home, and EV chargers are no different.
The SEAI currently offers a €300 grant towards a home EV charger to anyone who wishes to install one, regardless of whether they own an EV.
This grant value was previously €600 but was reduced to €300 at the start of 2024. As well as EV charging grants, the SEAI also offers solar panel grants and heat pump grants.
The eligibility criteria for the EV home charger grants include having the charger installed on an off-street area associated with the house, and applicants cannot have availed of a previous grant for a home e-car charger.
EV Charger Installation
The installation process for electric cars is quite simple, and can be completed in a few hours in most cases.Â
There are many companies offering home e-car charging installation services, and every installer that we recommend is fully vetted, trusted and reliable.
The installation process can be broken down into 5 simple steps:
- 1Choose a suitable location for your EV charger
- 2Get a quote from a reliable installer
- 3Choose a charger that suits your needs
- 4The installer will carry out the installation in a few hours
- 5All necessary checks are completed to ensure the charger is working properly
FAQs
Get a quote today
If you are considering an Electric Vehicle charging station for your home or business, speak to Energy Efficiency today for the best quotes on the market.Â
Speak to Ireland’s leading source of information on all things home energy and find out how much you can save.Â
Author:
Michael Malone
SOLAR ENERGY EDITOR
Michael Malone is Solar Energy Editor at Energy Efficiency Ireland. He is committed to highlighting the benefits of solar PV for people across the island of Ireland, and is eager to clear up some misconceptions which linger among the Irish public regarding solar energy.
Author:
Michael Malone
Solar Energy Editor
Michael Malone is Solar Energy Editor at Energy Efficiency Ireland. He is committed to highlighting the benefits of solar PV for people across the island of Ireland, and is eager to clear up some misconceptions which linger among the Irish public regarding solar energy.
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Best EV Chargers in Ireland 2024
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Michael Malone
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Almost 23,000 new electric vehicles were registered in Ireland in 2023 and the rise is expected to continue over the next few years as EVs become cheaper and more models become available on the Irish market.
There are a number of benefits of electric vehicles including their environmental friendliness and overnight charging which can significantly reduce costs by taking advantage of lower rates offered by electricity providers.
Motorists with an EV will typically install a Level 2 charger at home, which allows for much faster charging – eliminating range anxiety. Read on to find out what we believe are the best EV chargers in Ireland in 2024!
Table of Contents
Electric Car Chargers in Ireland – Our Top Picks!
Wallbox Pulsar Plus
Ohme Home Pro
Zappi Myenergi
What to Consider when Choosing the Best Home EV Charger
There are 4 main things that we urge EV motorists for to consider when looking for the best home EV charger.
- 1We recommend choosing an installer which offers you a warranty of at least 3 years with your electric vehicle charger.
- 2Power output: As Level 2 home chargers have different power outputs, you should choose the correct size, depending on the size of your EV battery and your desired range (i.e. how far you normally travel each day).
- 3Interactive features such as a mobile app and an LCD screen might be something for you to consider if you wish to monitor your car charging.
- 4EV owners with solar panels may wish to have them integrated with their home charger, so if utilising solar charging is something you wish to avail of, look out for this feature in a home charge point.
How much is an electric vehicle charger?
Home EV chargers in Ireland usually costs between €800 and €1,200 – depending on the power output of the charger itself and the brand and whether you can avail of the grant.
The overall cost will depend on things such as the power output of the charger, special features such as remote charging, and of course, who you choose to carry out the installation.
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offers €300 towards new home car chargers to incentivise people to have them installed. Read more about the range of government grants for EV chargers.
Level 2 Home Charging Speeds
Home EV charging speeds vary depending on two main factors – the power output of the charger and the battery size of your electric car.Â
Our Home EV Charger page has a comprehensive breakdown of charging speeds for different power outputs, but let’s have a quick look at some examples for medium-sized EV batteries here.
For a medium-sized car battery (65kW), a 7.4kW EV charger could charge your vehicle to 80% in under 6 hours.Â
This is reduced to under 4 hours with an 11kW electric car charger, and just 1 hour and 45 minutes for a charger with a 22kW power output.Â
The type of charger that best suits your needs will depend on your unique circumstances and requirements, and the best way of getting a true picture of what will work best for you is to talk to an expert about your individual needs.
Pros and Cons of Level 1 Home Chargers
Level 1 Charging Pros
Level 1 Charging Cons
Public EV Charging Stations in Ireland
There are hundreds of public EV charge points across the island of Ireland, meaning that those with longer journeys can rest assured that they will reach their destination.
With Level 2 home charging, an overnight charge (utilising cheaper electricity rates) will usually get your car battery to 80%, depending on the size of the EV battery and power output of your charger.
There are numerous charge points in every county which offer fast charging, however this also comes at a price.
For this reason, it is estimated that around 80% of electric car charging is done at home, and not at service stations or other public charging locations.
Grants for Electric Car Chargers
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has a number of grants to reduce the burden of making energy efficient changes to your home, and EV chargers are no different.
The SEAI currently offers a €300 grant towards a home EV charger to anyone who wishes to install one, regardless of whether they own an EV.
This grant value was previously €600 but was reduced to €300 at the start of 2024. As well as EV charging grants, the SEAI also offers solar panel grants and heat pump grants.
The eligibility criteria for the EV home charger grants include having the charger installed on an off-street area associated with the house, and applicants cannot have availed of a previous grant for a home e-car charger.
EV Charger Installation
The installation process for electric cars is quite simple, and can be completed in a few hours in most cases.Â
There are many companies offering home e-car charging installation services, and every installer that we recommend is fully vetted, trusted and reliable.
The installation process can be broken down into 5 simple steps:
- 1Choose a suitable location for your EV charger
- 2Get a quote from a reliable installer
- 3Choose a charger that suits your needs
- 4The installer will carry out the installation in a few hours
- 5All necessary checks are completed to ensure the charger is working properly
FAQs
Get a quote today
If you are considering an Electric Vehicle charging station for your home or business, speak to Energy Efficiency today for the best quotes on the market.Â
Speak to Ireland’s leading source of information on all things home energy and find out how much you can save.Â
Author:
Michael Malone
SOLAR ENERGY EDITOR
Michael Malone is Solar Energy Editor at Energy Efficiency Ireland. He is committed to highlighting the benefits of solar PV for people across the island of Ireland, and is eager to clear up some misconceptions which linger among the Irish public regarding solar energy.
Author:
Michael Malone
Solar Energy Editor
Michael Malone is Solar Energy Editor at Energy Efficiency Ireland. He is committed to highlighting the benefits of solar PV for people across the island of Ireland, and is eager to clear up some misconceptions which linger among the Irish public regarding solar energy.