FASTER Project increases public EV charging provision

Seven new rapid electric vehicle charging stations have been installed locally with the support of just over €6.4 million of European Union funding from the INTERREG VA programme which is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Match funding has been provided by the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) and the Department for Transport (Republic of Ireland) and Transport Scotland.

Motorists living in or driving through the Borough can now avail of the new charging infrastructure and this is a very welcome boost for those with electric vehicles who may not have access to off-street parking or charging facilities at home.

Following a site selection process and competitive public procurement exercise conducted by University of Ulster, EasyGo was selected to deliver the new charging infrastructure at 16 locations across the Belfast City Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council and Newry Mourne and Down District Council areas. This will include a mix of 50 kW, 75 kW and 180 kW chargers, with electric vehicle drivers able to top-up their charge from just 15 minutes.

The Chargers are located in:

- Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex: 1 x 50kW & 1 x 75kW
- Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure Complex: 1 x 50kW & 2 x 75kW
- Bangor Sportsplex; 1 x 50kW
- Londonderry Park: 1 x  50kW

The complete list of locations served by FASTER Project electric vehicle charging stations is available at www.fasterevcharge.com and charger availability information will also be available on each of the major EV charging apps and websites.