The charging hub, developed by energy company SSE, features four long-wheelbase drive-through bays specifically designed for eHGVs. Each bay is equipped with chargers capable of delivering up to 150 kilowatts (kW) of power, which translates to approximately 12.5 kilometres of range per minute of charging.
This makes the Mullingar site the first of its kind in Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, who officiated the opening, stressed the importance of such infrastructure in supporting the Government’s goal of increasing the proportion of electric vehicles on Irish roads to 30% by 2030.
“Infrastructure is crucial to ensuring that the transition to electric vehicles is smooth and that businesses and the public have reliable access to charging points,” said Burke.
The launch of the Mullingar hub is part of SSE’s broader plan to establish 300 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs across Ireland and the UK over the next five years. Several other sites are already operational, with more under construction. Upcoming locations in Ireland include Blanchardstown Business Park, Greenogue Industrial Estate in Dublin, and Ashbourne Retail Park in Co. Meath.
SSE’s EV Operations Director, Sean O’Callaghan, stated that the new hub is a response to the growing demand for fast and reliable EV charging infrastructure in Ireland.
“The deployment of this hub is a step forward in supporting the Irish Government’s decarbonisation goals and meeting the needs of the increasing number of electric vehicles on our roads,” O’Callaghan said.
In addition to providing charging services for eHGVs, the hub also supports standard EVs and offers Tap’n’Go payment options to enhance convenience for users.
This facility is part of a larger initiative by SSE, which has recently entered a joint venture with TotalEnergies under the brand “Source” to further expand its EV charging network in Ireland and the UK. The partnership aims to deploy up to 3,000 high-power charge points over the next five years, with all existing SSE charging hubs set to be rebranded as Source in the future.
