eCar in Ireland

The density of loading stations in Ireland seems to be very low, see www.lemnet.org
I contacted multiple hotels asking whether they can offer charing at 230 VAC, but got no answer.
The density of public (AC = slow) chargers in most European countries is quite high today.

Hi Rainer,

Delighted to see you're thinking of touring the island of Ireland with an electric car! You'll find that it's a great way of discovering our landscapes and traveling more sustainably - and rest assured that the island has plenty of charging options along the way.

An electric vehicle charge usually covers between 100km and 500km depending on your vehicle, so you should be well covered as you move from town to town as each place will have several charging stations available. There are some handy apps that you can download to locate your nearest charging station and even book a spot to avoid wait times – try ESB ecars, ChargePoint or Go Charge.

You'll also find some more useful information on this Community forum post, as well as ideas, tips, and a ready-made itinerary to discover Ireland's Ancient East in your e-vehicle.

I hope this helps with your travel planning!

Warm wishes,

Alex

Thanks Alex,
that's much more than expected.
So I will need a contract with a local provider in advance, which is no problem.
Best
Rainer

I'm really glad it seems to work out for you, Rainer!
As Alex mentioned, the map from ESB is quite reassuring and provides plenty of charging stations.

Are you planning to come in your own vehicle using the ferry? And what's the itinerary you had in mind? 

Cheers and happy planning,
Antoine

Yes we will come with our own ecar and will start planing now using a tourist guide book.
Best
Rainer