The ESB is to introduce charges for its standard or “slow” car charging network “within weeks”, bringing to an end a decade of free service for owners of electric vehicles. The slow chargers are mainly placed at roadsides in cities, towns and villages and offer charging at up to 22kW per hour. The fast charging network offers 50kW and is generally located along national routes. In an email to registered users in recent days ESB eCars said pay for use would be extended to the “standard”, otherwise known as slow, chargers “in the coming weeks”. Charging remains free at both fast and slow chargers in Northern Ireland, which are operated by the ESB under eCars Northern Ireland branding.

Source: The Irish Times July 05, 2020 17:13 UTC