Business: ePower opens Ballymount base

IN RESPONSE to increasing demand for their services, ePower has opened a permanent base in Ballymount.

In its first five years in operation the Charge Point Operator specialists have built a strong reputation for the installation, maintenance and management of domestic, commercial and public electric vehicle chargers, nationwide.

ePower, conveniently located at Ballymount paves the way for further expansion and growth in the coming years.

The announcement coincides with the company’s appointment of Brendan Crowley as Director of Public Charging.

Brendan has joined the company and the EV sector following 25 years of experience in the oil-based motor fuel industry.

Brendan says he recognised the importance of adapting to a greener approach to travel and transport: “I was keen to bring my skills and expertise earned in the motor industry into the EV space; we can no longer rely on fossil fuels to power vehicles and the electric revolution is well and truly underway.

“It’s a very exciting time to be in this role. ePower is offering a full suite of public charging services that is very much needed on our roads.”

Brendan references the rapid growth trajectory required in Ireland when it comes to access to public charging stations: “Ireland currently has about 2,000 public chargers across the country, but to keep pace with the demand, we need to aim to provide 5,000 to 6,000 in the short to medium term.

“ePower is ideally positioned to partner with clients as we can provide full investment in public EV facilities at convenient locations for motorists, such as fuel stations and retail parks.

“Public charging is an important factor in making it convenient for people to use electric vehicles as well as addressing any lingering ‘range anxiety’ for EV drivers.

“Our role at ePower in implementing this over the coming years is an exciting and important one.”

ePower’s new appointment and location comes as the country sees a sharp growth in the popularity of EVs – CSO figures show 19% of all new cars licensed for the first time in 2023 were electric.

This represents a dramatic increase on the 1% recorded just five years previously in 2018.

Learn more about ePower HERE.