New EV fast charger installed at Mayo train station

A NEW electric fast charger has been installed and is now operational at Westport train station to give Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers more charging options in Mayo.

The installation of the 150kW charger at Westport train station was completed by ePower as part of an agreement with Iarnród Éireann to install chargers at stations throughout the county. The partnership came about through a tender process and as well as Westport the fast chargers are now operational at Dundalk (Clarke), Tralee (Casement), Westport, Sallins & Naas and Bray (Daly) stations.

The installation of the new fast charger in Westport train station will give EV extra options in the west Mayo town with existing fast chargers already located at James Street car park and at Westport Quay

ePower is a market leader in the provision of renewable energy solutions, electric vehicle chargers and solar panels and has bases in Dublin and Cork. Having supplied and commissioned the chargers, ePower will continue to maintain and manage the equipment, including through the provision of 24/7 support services.

Commenting on the installation of the chargers, co-founder and Director of ePower, Hugh Hall said: “We are delighted to be working with Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail on this project. This equipment will cater to the widest possible group of EV drivers as they will be suitable for the older-style CHAdeMO chargers, as well as the newer CCS formats.

“Having chargers at its stations illustrates Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail’s commitment to facilitating the growing community of EV drivers and we’re also proud to be helping promote more environmentally friendly transport options for the public as well as our own customers,” he said.

Energy Manager from Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail, Shane McManus said they are happy to have the chargers onsite: “I have found ePower to be a professional and efficient company in the delivery of an EV charger project to Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail for multiple 150kW chargers. The company has an in-depth knowledge of the commercial EV charger space, and responses to information requests have been prompt and detailed.”

The partnership with Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail is the latest in a series of exciting opportunities for ePower. In the past 18 months, the company has announced the installation of its EV chargers in locations belonging to the Defence Forces, Environmental Protection Agency, renewable energy firm Ørsted and 13 hotels operated by Windward Management. It also opened its Dublin base in Ballymount, in response to growing demand for EV charging and solar solutions.