ESB eCars

Exactly.

4x50 kW is a better value and utility.

And the 2x22 kW thrown everywhere is a waste. Make it 7 kW and increase number of connectors 3 fold.

AC separate to DC. DC can have 2x11/22 kW as a back up close to it though. Common practice in countries with more decent networks.

Hard disagree.

Netherlands and Austria are littered with AC and it's all 11 kW (or 7 kW). 22 kW is rare because only few Tesla models and Renault can take it. I would wish 22 kW AC was the standard in EVs but the reality is that 11 kW is the standard now and I don't think it's going to change.

From that perspective 2x22 kW AC is a waste of resources and taxpayer's money. 90%+ EVs now and moving forward won't be able to use 22 kW from it so it makes no sense...

Queues for Krispy Kreme can be over 45 minutes so it's bad luck to have that hub so close.

Just checked the app and found that the 50kw at templeville was free. Flew straight up and managed to snag it.

Literally a minute later and a taxi pulled in. Told him I was going to be another 40 minutes. As he left a 2008 came in and I told him the same. Another couple of cars came in, saw I was there and drove straight back out. With 10 minutes to go a leaf came in and waited. Another 2008 pulled in the other side.

So in 45 minutes that was about 6 or 7 cars looking for a charge. It's only going to get busier and the amount of chargers isn't reflecting this.

As an aside, does anyone know the exact amount of 50kw chargers inside the M50? (ESB or others).

It's paltry when you look at it.

The 50kw in Enniscorthy looks to be broken again but the 22kw side still works. I think it's the Chademo side that's out of action and that seems to be stopping the CCS from starting a charge

This seems to happen every three or four weeks, at this stage it must be someone damaging cables or connector somehow.

ESB app and website shows the Chademo side in use since Wednesday whenever I check it but We Charge shows it is actually offline.

I'm moving to a new house (probably the start of 2023) with no driveway. House to car is 23 metres. Footpath is 3 metres.

We are applying for planning for a driveway (using the electric car as an excuse). Highly unlikely it will be granted.

Not sure what my options are then. Nearest charger is in a Tesco carpark (pay and display with a 2 hour limit) and is a 22kw one. Next closest is in ranelagh. Street parking (expensive) and is also a clearway so can't be used at certain times.

i think i disagree.

eCars aren't going to be able to solve the problem of people not having dedicated driveways. or if they can solve it then creating 'hubs' isn't the way to do it. Lots of AC chargers in residential areas is the way to do that. Asking people to buy an electric car which they then have to drive out of their way to sit at a DC charger for 40mins once or twice a week...that's not going to fly.

Prioritising inter county travel is absolutely where eCars should be focusing their efforts IMO. Or better still, eCars can get out of that space and let someone competent in.

Neither would I, however what she wants....