EasyGo to deliver EV chargers to 229 sports clubs across Ireland in €15m rollout.
Private electric vehicle charging network EasyGo has been chosen as one of three charge point operators to deliver a €15m government-supported initiative that will see EV chargers installed at 229 sports clubs across the island of Ireland.
The rollout is funded through the Government’s Shared Island Initiative and Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) infrastructure programme.
“By bringing charging infrastructure to these spaces, we’re making it easier for families, supporters and volunteers to choose electric, every day”
It will bring 50 kW DC fast chargers to a wide range of sporting facilities, including GAA, rugby, soccer, cricket and golf clubs. Many of the selected clubs are located in rural areas that have traditionally lacked access to EV infrastructure.
Nationwide EV charger rollout
EasyGo is offering a zero-cost, profit-sharing model to participating clubs. Under this arrangement, the company will manage installation, maintenance and insurance, while clubs will benefit from a share of the revenue generated, which can be reinvested into grassroots sport.
“This is a major milestone in our mission to make EV charging available everywhere,” said EasyGo CEO Ollie Chatten. “Not just in cities, but in the rural towns and local clubs that are the backbone of Irish communities. Sports clubs are more than places to practice or watch a match. They’re where people gather and connect. By bringing charging infrastructure to these spaces, we’re making it easier for families, supporters and volunteers to choose electric, every day.”
The initiative follows a period of rapid growth for EasyGo, which recently launched Ireland’s first Shared Charging Initiative in partnership with the Department of Transport. That pilot scheme enables homeowners to make their private EV chargers available to neighbours and the wider public. The company also secured a £300m, 20-year EV infrastructure deal in Scotland.
Patrick “Bonner” Maher, key account manager at EasyGo and a former Tipperary senior hurler, highlighted the community impact of the project.
“Growing up with my club, Lorrha-Dorrha, I know how important clubs are to communities, especially in rural areas,” Maher said. “This initiative is about more than just EV chargers. It’s about supporting clubs like mine and making sustainable transport accessible to everyone who relies on them.”
While the 229 clubs for this phase have already been selected, EasyGo has invited expressions of interest from other clubs that may wish to participate in future expansions.
Image at top: Michelle Doogan, Simon Heslop, David Bourke, Charlie McCarthy, Pat Maher, David Fitzgerald, Victor Balfry, Michael O’Neill, Beibhinn Ronan
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