Concern at 18-month delay in roll out of electric vehicle fast chargers across Cork and Kerry

County councillors voiced their disquiet that many prime tourist towns in the region do not have a single fast charging point. 

There is likely to be an 18-month delay from private contractors in the roll out of new electric vehicle chargers across Cork and Kerry.

It is likely to be at least another 18 months before electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers begin to be rolled out in Cork and Kerry by private contractors working with local authorities to identify prime locations.

The delay has caused serious concern for some councillors in one of Co Cork’s premier tourist towns, especially as they had highlighted the need for them a year and half ago.