Ireland spent under half of EV charging funds since 2022 despite demand surge
By Eve
Less than half of the Government funding allocated for EV charging infrastructure over the past five and a half years has been drawn down, with just over one quarter of 2025's €40.5m allocation used. As of April 2026, Ireland had 3,288 public chargers serving 247,363 registered EVs, while Zevi has pledged €20m to deliver 266 new high power recharging hubs across motorways and national and regional roads through 2026 and early 2027. The figures were released to Sinn Féin transport spokesperson Pa Daly.
Why it matters: The low drawdown rate signals potential delivery bottlenecks in Ireland's charging rollout even as EV adoption accelerates, creating both risk and opportunity for CPOs able to deploy capital quickly. Zevi's €20m commitment and 266 hub pipeline offers a concrete near term procurement window for equipment suppliers and construction partners.