22 Apr Three Years On: EasyGo and eir Drive Sustainable Transport with EV Charging Innovation in Ireland
Three years after launching an ambitious initiative to transform outdated public payphone kiosks into electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EasyGo, Ireland’s largest EV charging network, and eir, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, are celebrating a significant milestone in Ireland’s EV infrastructure expansion.
Since the project’s inception, EasyGo, in partnership with eir, has successfully converted 109 former public
payphone kiosks into modern EV charging stations. Today, over 89 locations across the country are actively providing critical charging support to the growing community of electric vehicle drivers.
With Ireland’s government targeting 175,000 EVs on the road by 2025, initiatives like this play a crucial role in bridging infrastructure gaps and accelerating the transition to cleaner transportation. The project funded by EasyGo has already made significant contributions, delivering 109 public charging units across 89 sites.
Sustainable Impact and Growing Demand
Over the past three years, EasyGo’s and eir’s EV network has demonstrated significant impact:
- 1.10 million kWh of energy delivered to EVs nationwide.
- More than 53,000 charging sessions recorded.
- 32,000 hours of active charging time, helping to support EV drivers with reliable access to power.
- 227,000 kg of CO₂ saved, equivalent to removing approximately 50 gasoline-powered cars from the road annually.
“This partnership with EasyGo reflects eir’s commitment to driving environmental progress,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, open eir Director of Support Services. “By collaborating with Local Authorities—at no cost to them— we have repurposed legacy infrastructure into state-of-the-art EV charging stations. This initiative is helping to accelerate Ireland’s shift to a greener future, while reducing carbon emissions and fostering sustainable communities.”
EasyGo is setting a new standard for EV charging accessibility, ensuring that Ireland’s growing EV population has the support it needs. “The success of this project demonstrates the power of collaboration in driving sustainable change,” said Ollie Chatten, CEO at EasyGo. “By converting old phone kiosks into EV chargers, we are making the most of existing infrastructure to deliver real benefits for Irish drivers and the environment.”
As EV adoption continues to rise, EasyGo remains committed to expanding Ireland’s charging network and supporting the transition to a cleaner, greener transport system.