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EV charging in Ireland,
plain English.

Honest guides from the team at Galway's fastest charging network — pricing, hardware, road-trip planning, and how to actually get the most kW out of your car.

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Siemens SICHARGE 300kW rapid charger key visual
Cars & charging speed

How fast does my Tesla, EV6 or ID.4 actually charge on a 300 kW charger?

The honest answer for the 12 most-charged EVs in Ireland. Spoiler: most cars top out at 60–90 kW even on our hyperchargers — here's why.

7 min read · May 2026
EV charging facility in Galway
Galway

Rapid EV charging near Galway city centre: a route-by-route guide

From the M6 in, from Salthill out, from Tuam down — the cleanest route to a charged battery, mapped for every Galway-bound driver.

6 min read · May 2026
EV charging pre-authorisation hold explained
Payments & FAQ

That €50 hold on your bank app after EV charging — explained

The single most common question we get. Pre-auth holds, timelines for every Irish bank, and why Brite can't speed them up.

5 min read · May 2026
EV road trip Dublin to Galway
Road trips

EV road trip Dublin to Galway: where to stop, what it costs, how to plan

Real-world planning for the M6 corridor: which chargers are working, which are honest on price, where to grab a coffee while the battery refills.

7 min read · May 2026
Siemens SICHARGE D ultra-rapid charger
Hardware & explainers

AC vs DC EV charging in Ireland: when each one makes sense

With 22 kW AC bays now live at Sandy Road, here's the call: when AC is the smarter move for a long stop, and when DC is the right choice for a quick top-up. Same price either way.

5 min read · May 2026

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