Cork-based electric vehicle (EV) charging company ePower has announced a new partnership with Fota Island Resort to enhance Ireland’s EV infrastructure. This collaboration includes the installation of 12 EV charging points at the resort, featuring six dual AC chargers and a 180KW dual socket DC charger. These charge points are now accessible to both hotel guests and the public.
John O’Keefe, CEO of ePower, expressed his excitement about the partnership, emphasising the resort’s commitment to sustainability. “Fota Island Resort places a great emphasis on sustainability. This is a great addition to our other partner hotels all around Ireland,” O’Keefe said.
Founded in 2018, ePower has been steadily growing, offering a variety of services from home installations to large-scale public, hotel, and apartment charging stations. The company also provides solar power installation services. This growth has been supported by increasing interest in EVs and government efforts to promote their adoption.
ePower has now partnered with over 50 hotels across Ireland, supporting the travel and tourism industry’s shift towards greener transport solutions. “With the demand for greener transport solutions growing all the time, we are really well placed to support the travel and tourism industry as they cater to a growing number of EV drivers,” O’Keefe added.
In 2023, ePower secured €2 million from private investors to further develop its products. The company also expanded its operations with a new office in Dublin earlier this year to meet rising service demands. ePower has collaborated with notable organisations like Irish Rail, the Environmental Protection Agency, and renewable energy firm Ørsted to deliver EV infrastructure.
Despite ePower’s growth, the EV charging market in Ireland is becoming increasingly competitive. Companies like Cork-based Ohme and EV charging platform Monta are also making significant inroads. Additionally, a new joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE, named Source, aims to expand EV charging infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. As competition intensifies, ePower’s strategic partnerships and steady expansion position it as a key player in Ireland’s evolving EV landscape.
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