TotalEnergies and SSE to build EV charging points in Ireland

However, interest in electric cars among Irish consumers has waned amid global price volatility.

TotalEnergies currently operates more than 64,000 charging points in six European countries. File picture: AP/Michel Spingler

French energy giant TotalEnergies and British power generator SSE have entered into a contract together to install around 3,000 electric vehicle charging points in Ireland over the next five years.

The companies will deploy the high-power charge points of 150 kW and more under the brand name Source to meet demand from EV owners.