'Good news' for new car charger system in Mayo town

COMMUNITY NOTES: BALLYHAUNIS - WESTERN PEOPLE (FEBRUARY 11 EDITION)

A rapid charger for electric vehicles, installed over a year ago, will finally be activated this week, according to the company that operates it.

The 50kW Tritium rapid charger was installed in 2023 by EasyGo and Eir as part of a Mayo County Council programme to make the county more accessible to drivers of electric vehicles.

Rosemary Wynne, head of marketing at EasyGo, told the Western People the charger in Ballyhaunis will be her company’s 20th rapid DC charger serving Mayo.

“We have looked into the matter; the charger is due to be commissioned this week to be live on our national network.

“Unfortunately, there is a lag time from when the charger was installed to when it is commissioned and live. This will be this week which is good news.”