SSE launches its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Mullingar. The new facility was officially inaugurated by Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

The development aligns with Ireland’s broader climate goals, emphasising the need for substantial private investment in EV infrastructure to meet ambitious targets. Speaking at the launch, Minister Peter Burke emphasised the importance of expanding EV infrastructure to achieve Ireland’s environmental objectives. “To reduce transport emissions and meet our climate targets, the Government is committed to promoting and incentivising use of EVs,” he said. “Private investment like this is essential to grow the network with the pace and scale required to meet Ireland’s ambitious targets.

eHGVs

By design, the Mullingar facility has the future of EV transportation in mind. It features ten ultra-rapid charging bays with capabilities of up to 150kW per bay, providing up to 12.5km of range per minute of charging.Its focus on accommodating electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) sets the hub  apart. The site includes four long-wheelbase drive-through bays purpose-built for eHGVs, making it the first in Ireland.

To enhance the charging experience, the hubs offer Tap’n Go payments, making it convenient and straightforward for customers. SSE’s partnership with Octopus Electroverse also ensures that users can access charging services effortlessly across a wide network.

Ambitious plans

The Mullingar site is just the beginning of SSE’s ambitious plans to deploy 300 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across the UK and Ireland within the next five years. SSE’s broader strategy includes a joint venture with Totalenergies under the brand Source, which aims to be a major player in the EV charging landscape across the UK and Ireland. The joint venture plans to install up to 3,000 ultra-rapid charge points over the next five years, with existing SSE hubs rebranded as Source.