Anyone have experience charging in / around Dublin?

[jared]

Thinking about taking the MG5 to Ireland for a week's visit. I've seen a decent amount of chargers on Google maps. I'm wondering what the experience is like on the ground. Chargers work well? Do I need a few dozen apps just to start a charge?

 

[watdub]

Hi,
I'm Dublin-based with a MG5 LR. Take what I write with a pinch of salt because, as a local, I'm bound to say we need more chargers

AFAIK, there are no free charging stations, except maybe the hotel you're staying at.

Best apps are probably eCars (ecars) and EasyGo (EasyGo | Ireland's Fastest EV Charging Network). Plugshare for how reliable a charging station is and ABRP for planning (maybe exclude Ionity as they're expensive). On the flip side, Ionity chargers are often empty because of the price - handy in an emergency.

Ecars is probably your best option as it's the biggest network. Your phone should be enough but may get the card or fob because some of the charging stations can be fussy. Sometimes your phone will activate it and sometimes it's the card. Ecars have an app and their map is also on their website.

I think you can be unregistered and pay be credit card at EasyGo but I'm not sure.

There are plenty of slow AC chargers (you supply the cable) but (IHMO) not so many fast DC 50kW chargers. You will be ok on your journey, just plan a bit. Filter the charger map for CCS and you'll see what I mean. The main problem is the lack of hubs. Often there is only 1 rapid charger at a location so you end up playing the waiting game until they finish.

If you're coming by ferry into Dublin, maybe charge at Dublin Port (Promenade Road). There are 2 rapid chargers there and there's usually one free.

Sorry for the brain dump! Anything else, just ask. You can extra Irish opinions at an Irish discussion site --> Electric Vehicles & Hybrids

 

[5teep]

I seem to remember that this guy has used a Lidls charger and it was free? for reference he's a Dublin taxi driver.- https://www.youtube.com/user/MrWingsuited

 

[watdub]

I'm open to correction... That was true one time but EasyGo have taken over the management of them and they charge. I don't believe they offer rapid charging anyways which is what a tourist would want (imho).

 

[jared]

Hi,
I'm Dublin-based with a MG5 LR. Take what I write with a pinch of salt because, as a local, I'm bound to say we need more chargers

AFAIK, there are no free charging stations, except maybe the hotel you're staying at.

Best apps are probably eCars (ecars) and EasyGo (EasyGo | Ireland's Fastest EV Charging Network). Plugshare for how reliable a charging station is and ABRP for planning (maybe exclude Ionity as they're expensive). On the flip side, Ionity chargers are often empty because of the price - handy in an emergency.

Ecars is probably your best option as it's the biggest network. Your phone should be enough but may get the card or fob because some of the charging stations can be fussy. Sometimes your phone will activate it and sometimes it's the card. Ecars have an app and their map is also on their website.

I think you can be unregistered and pay be credit card at EasyGo but I'm not sure.

There are plenty of slow AC chargers (you supply the cable) but (IHMO) not so many fast DC 50kW chargers. You will be ok on your journey, just plan a bit. Filter the charger map for CCS and you'll see what I mean. The main problem is the lack of hubs. Often there is only 1 rapid charger at a location so you end up playing the waiting game until they finish.

If you're coming by ferry into Dublin, maybe charge at Dublin Port (Promenade Road). There are 2 rapid chargers there and there's usually one free.

Sorry for the brain dump! Anything else, just ask. You can extra Irish opinions at an Irish discussion site --> Electric Vehicles & Hybrids

Thanks - very helpful!
I saw Irish Ferries offer the option to charge during the journey (I can only imagine the prices ?) which was unexpected but a nice option. Looks like EV adoption is growing in the UK and Ireland

 

[Gomev]

Thanks - very helpful!
I saw Irish Ferries offer the option to charge during the journey (I can only imagine the prices ?) which was unexpected but a nice option. Looks like EV adoption is growing in the UK and Ireland

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No need to imagine the prices, it is £0, as shown on your post.

 

[Rocinante]

No need to imagine the prices, it is £0, as shown on your post.

That £0 cost I suspect is for the reservation of the space, rather than the electricity, but it's not clear that is the case.

 

[Gomev]

That £0 cost I suspect is for the reservation of the space, rather than the electricity, but it's not clear that is the case.

Agreed it doesn't say but as the ship makes it's own electricity there will be plenty of surplus to donate to a 7kw charger.

 

[jared]

Hi,
I'm Dublin-based with a MG5 LR. Take what I write with a pinch of salt because, as a local, I'm bound to say we need more chargers

AFAIK, there are no free charging stations, except maybe the hotel you're staying at.

Best apps are probably eCars (ecars) and EasyGo (EasyGo | Ireland's Fastest EV Charging Network). Plugshare for how reliable a charging station is and ABRP for planning (maybe exclude Ionity as they're expensive). On the flip side, Ionity chargers are often empty because of the price - handy in an emergency.

Ecars is probably your best option as it's the biggest network. Your phone should be enough but may get the card or fob because some of the charging stations can be fussy. Sometimes your phone will activate it and sometimes it's the card. Ecars have an app and their map is also on their website.

I think you can be unregistered and pay be credit card at EasyGo but I'm not sure.

There are plenty of slow AC chargers (you supply the cable) but (IHMO) not so many fast DC 50kW chargers. You will be ok on your journey, just plan a bit. Filter the charger map for CCS and you'll see what I mean. The main problem is the lack of hubs. Often there is only 1 rapid charger at a location so you end up playing the waiting game until they finish.

If you're coming by ferry into Dublin, maybe charge at Dublin Port (Promenade Road). There are 2 rapid chargers there and there's usually one free.

Sorry for the brain dump! Anything else, just ask. You can extra Irish opinions at an Irish discussion site --> Electric Vehicles & Hybrids

I just got back from Dublin and found your post very helpful. I saw a few MG5s around - all taxis - and a fair few EVs in general.

I signed up with ecars and easygo but only used easygo once as all the other chargers I came across were ecars. You're right there are many chagers on the map but once you filter the faster chargers the list leaves much to be desired!

I arrived in Rosslare with around 65% charge (last fast charger I saw on the Welsh side was the end of the M4 - about an hour from the port which wasn't either). Found 2 fast chargers about 10 minutes from the port but then after that almost nothing. On the way back I was down to 20% and found a few chargers - with 2 or 3 cars waiting. That was a bit scary since there was no charging on the ferry or anything decent on the other side either. Thinking if we do this again to go to Holyhead instead just for the chance of charging on the ferry.

 

[Gomev]

I just got back from Dublin and found your post very helpful. I saw a few MG5s around - all taxis - and a fair few EVs in general.

I signed up with ecars and easygo but only used easygo once as all the other chargers I came across were ecars. You're right there are many chagers on the map but once you filter the faster chargers the list leaves much to be desired!

I arrived in Rosslare with around 65% charge (last fast charger I saw on the Welsh side was the end of the M4 - about an hour from the port which wasn't either). Found 2 fast chargers about 10 minutes from the port but then after that almost nothing. On the way back I was down to 20% and found a few chargers - with 2 or 3 cars waiting. That was a bit scary since there was no charging on the ferry or anything decent on the other side either. Thinking if we do this again to go to Holyhead instead just for the chance of charging on the ferry.

Where you've said fast chargers, I assume you were meaning rapid, or were you ?

 

[jared]

Where you've said fast chargers, I assume you were meaning rapid, or were you ?

Sorry for the confustion - I was referring to 50kWh chargers, not the 20 kWh ones that don't have a built in cable.