Paid recharging eyed for electric vehicles to replace 'unsustainable' system

Electric car owners could be asked to pay to charge up their vehicles in public places under plans being considered by the Government.

Paid recharging eyed for electric vehicles to replace 'unsustainable' system

Electric car owners could be asked to pay to charge up their vehicles in public places under plans being considered by the Government.

Documents seen by the Irish Examiner reveal the Department of Environment and ministers believe the “current system of unlimited free public recharging is not considered sustainable”.

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