How EasyGo’s Bold Move to Power 229 Irish Sports Clubs with EV Chargers Could Spark the Next Big Green Revolution in Business

Who would’ve thought that sports clubs could become the new hotspots for electric vehicle charging? Well, buckle up, because EasyGo, a private EV charging network provider, is about to light up 229 sports clubs across Ireland with fast, reliable chargers—no more range anxiety while cheering on your team! Backed by a hefty €15 million from the Government’s Shared Island Initiative and ZEVI infrastructure funding, this program isn’t just about plugging in cars; it’s about supercharging communities, especially those rural areas that have been left in the dust for too long. And here’s the kicker: clubs get all this at zero cost with a profit-sharing twist, allowing them to reinvest back into grassroots sports while EasyGo handles the heavy lifting like installation and maintenance. It’s a folksy win-win that blends innovation, sustainability, and local spirit—all on the turf where the heart of Irish sport beats strongest. Curious how this scheme is redefining the EV charging landscape island-wide? LEARN MORE

Private EV charging network provider EasyGo will help deliver a €15m government-supported initiative that will install electric vehicle chargers at 229 sports clubs across the island of Ireland.

The Scheme is funded through the Government’s Shared Island Initiative and ZEVI infrastructure funding.

GAA, rugby, soccer, cricket, golf and other sporting organisations will benefit from fast, reliable 50 kW DC chargers – bringing EV infrastructure into the heart of local communities, including many rural areas traditionally underserved.

EasyGo is one of just three suppliers selected under the new scheme, and is offering clubs a zero-cost, profit-sharing partnership.

Participating clubs will receive an attractive commercial offering helping them reinvest in grassroots sport while EasyGo handles installation, maintenance and insurance.

The scheme is expected to significantly expand the EV charging network across both urban and rural areas across the whole island over the coming year.

While the clubs eligible for the current scheme have already been selected, EasyGo welcomes expressions of interest from any club. 

This latest milestone builds on EasyGo’s rapid national expansion and growing track record of community-first EV charging innovation.

The company recently partnered with the Department of Transport to launch Ireland’s first Shared Charging Initiative – a pioneering pilot scheme that allows homeowners to make their private EV chargers available to neighbours and the wider public, boosting access to charging infrastructure in residential areas.

EasyGo CEO Ollie Chatten said: “This is a major milestone in our mission to make EV charging available everywhere – not just in cities, but in the rural towns and local clubs that are the backbone of Irish communities.

“It builds on our shared charging pilot and our international expansion, and shows how Irish innovation can lead the way in sustainable transport.”

EasyGo was established in 2018 in response to the growing need for accessible and reliable EV charging infrastructure across Ireland, extending beyond major urban centres.

The company’s growth is underpinned by strong financial backing, including a €30m investment raised in 2023 through Rubicon Capital Advisors from Aviva Investors.

Patrick “Bonner” Maher, Key Account Manager at EasyGo and former Tipperary senior hurler, said:“This initiative is about more than just EV chargers, it’s about supporting clubs like mine and making sustainable transport accessible to everyone who relies on them.”

Photo: EasyGo team. Supplied