Written answers

Thursday, 18 November 2021

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Electric Vehicles

Photo of Cian O'CallaghanCian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the management companies of some apartment buildings are refusing to permit the installation of electric vehicle charging points despite the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland awarding residents grants for same; the steps he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56664/21]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Government’s policy regarding the increased usage of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is primarily driven by the Climate Action Plan which sets a target of 936,000 EVs by 2030.

Home charging is considered the primary method of charging for the majority of EVs in Ireland and is a convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly means of charging, especially when using night rate electricity. It accounts for circa 80% of EV charging sessions and will continue to be the primary method of charging in the future.

The Government earlier this year introduced a requirement that new buildings and those undergoing substantial renovation works will have to include charging points for electric vehicles if they have more than 10 car parking spaces.

The EV Home Charger Grant Scheme has been in operation since January 2018 to support the installation of home chargers for purchasers of new and second-hand BEVs and PHEVs. The grant provides generous support towards the full cost of installation of a home charger up to a maximum of €600. As regards existing apartment buildings, work is currently being progressed to expand the EV home charger grant to include shared parking in apartment blocks and similar developments. My Department is working closely with the SEAI and expects a scheme for apartments to open in the near future.

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