Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
111. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered a charge-back card system where the electricity used at a public EV charging point could be charged back to the person’s domestic bill at the home tariff rate (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20224/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe use of a charge back card system where the electricity used at a public EV Charge Point could be charged back to the person’s domestic bill at the home tariff rate is an innovative concept. However such a proposal would likely need to be subsidised by Government as public charge points require additional capital costs to set up as well as ongoing operational costs that are not required for home charging.
ZEVI and Local Authorities will strive to identify innovative solutions for EV charging to reduce the costs for those without the facility to charge off street .
Local Authorities are currently developing their EV strategies that will identify the most appropriate sites and charging solutions to be installed depending on user needs. Once these strategies have been adopted, they will then move into the implementation stage where the business models for the operational phase will be considered. At this stage, research can be conducted into options for residential neighbourhood/on street charging to see reduce costs where there is no off-street home charging available for residents.
