InstaVolt launches off-peak tariff in Republic of Ireland at 55 cent per kWh
By Eve
InstaVolt has introduced off-peak charging rates of 55 cent per kWh between 8pm and 7am at its Republic of Ireland sites from 6 July, a reduction from the standard 85 cent per kWh rate. The operator now runs more than 4,250 chargers across over 1,200 sites, with 10 sites and 25 ultra-rapid chargers currently live in Ireland. The off-peak pricing mirrors a scheme already available to UK drivers and applies to payments via the InstaVolt app or RFID card.
Why it matters
Time-of-use tariffs help CPOs manage grid demand and offer a commercial lever to attract cost-conscious fleet and private users, particularly as Irish rapid-charging infrastructure expands. The pricing structure may influence procurement specifications for public and workplace charging tenders seeking demand-side flexibility.
Source
- Original title
- “Your app just keeps getting better, now with off-peak rates in the Republic of Ireland”
- Published
- 3 July 2026
- Updated
- 18 July 2026
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- Topic
- EV Charging
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- Ireland
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- Instavolt
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