Topaz and ESB e-cars officially launched a fast charge point in Topaz Monaghan today as part of the roll out of a network of 30 fast charge points nationwide.
Fast charge points enable drivers to ‘power up’ electric cars from zero to 80% of their capacity in less than 30 minutes and facilitate journeys between urban centres. The modern Topaz Service Station in Coolshanagh on the N2 motorway, is an ideal location for a fast charge facility as motorists can conveniently charge their electric cars while having coffee or hot food in the restaurant area of the service station. A standard charge point is also available on the site.
Fast charge points will also be launched in Topaz Cashel, followed by a Topaz site in Cork city, a Topaz site in Athlone and another in Cavan by the end of June 2011. A Memorandum of Understanding has also been signed between ESB ecars and Topaz for fast charging in a further ten service stations. Standard charge points will also be installed at these locations. Other planned fast charge point installations include Monasterevin, Co Kildare and Navan, Co. Meath.
Speaking at the launch, Paul Mulvaney, ESB ecars said, “The increasing number of fast charge point locations will help to promote the wider adoption of electric cars in Ireland. The fast charge point network supports journeys between urban centres and fast charging at service stations fits with the motorist’s existing driving patterns”.
Andrew Graham, Topaz said “As the largest fuels and convenience retailer in the country Topaz is committed to diversifying its product offerings and giving our customers as much choice as possible in order to fulfil their needs. Topaz is delighted to be working with ESB e-cars on this exciting venture and is looking forward to expanding our Electric vehicle fast charger infrastructure”.
In addition to the roll out of fast charge points, ESB ecars is committed to installing a network of public charge points as well as installing charge points in the homes of those who purchase electric cars. The following targets will be achieved by the end of 2011:
- 30 fast charge points installed
- 1500 public charge points available across Ireland
- 2000 home charge units installed (dependent on ecar sales)
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www.Topaz.ie
For Further Information:
Eleanor Newman, Gordon MRM, Topaz
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