6.1 Governmental and

6.1 Governmental and Collaborative Structures

This section sets out the key structures that have been established to facilitate and quicken the delivery of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the coming decade. Collaboration has been identified as an important part of the process and these structures aim to maximise the positive effects of sharing expertise.

In July 2022, the Government established a new office within the Department of Transport: Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI). ZEVI will coordinate the provision of EV supports and grants, as well as the delivery of charging infrastructure. It will also coordinate and steer the collaborative efforts to deliver EV infrastructure and ensure a satisfactory experience for all EV users.

The delivery of this EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy will be achieved by a wide range of actors and stakeholders acting together to:

MShare knowledge and best practice;

MAccommodate planning and regulatory

structures;

MDrive investment;

MIdentify optimal charge point locations and

technologies.

This chapter gives more detail on ZEVI and on the composition and purpose of the collaborative delivery groups that will be formed to support it.

Achieving successful infrastructure delivery will involve addressing key consumer concerns about affordability, convenience, and ease of use. Partnerships and collaboration will be encouraged between public and private stakeholders, academics, energy network operators, energy providers, and regulators as they work together to pilot infrastructure and to develop innovative technologies and solutions. Successful delivery will also be based on the identification and sharing of relevant data, and on targeted research and information sharing to address knowledge gaps.