5.2 What will be delivered

5.2 What will be delivered

Delivery of the EV Charging Infrastructure Strategy (particularly the AFIR infrastructure targets) will be highly challenging and require transformation of existing systems and processes. It is recognised that there are associated risks that will need to be managed and mitigated by ZEVI and key stakeholders to enable the delivery of the strategy. Table 3 below shows a high-level risk and dependency view. These will be managed as part of the Implementation Plan where an in-depth risk and dependency analysis will be completed as part of the National EV Charging Network Plan.

The ambition of this strategy is to deliver an EV charging network that will meet and be ahead of EV users’ needs. Underpinned by the strategy’s fundamental principles, and the understanding of consumer needs, delivery of EV charging infrastructure will be guided by the following understandings:

MHome charging should be the main form

of charging for most electric vehicle owners. Actions will be taken to prioritise the installation of smart home chargers and to encourage the deployment of V2G technologies where feasible.

MResidential neighbourhood charging will

provide a similar solution to home charging for EV owners without access to a driveway.

MDestination charging will bridge the gap

between home and local charging and meet the

Table 3: Risks and Dependencies for Delivering EV Infrastructure

Risk	Dependency	Stakeholders
Lack of available grid capacity to meet demand within the timelines	Investment in grid capacity Establish a working group to manage this particular risk Deliver a National EV Charging Network Plan for AFIR	ZEVI ESB Networks Transport Infrastructure Ireland Commission for Regulation of Utilities Local Authorities Charge Point Operators SEAI
Lack of site availability for implementation of charge points across schemes	National Planning Framework
Lack of available staf f& resources for delivery	Resourced stakeholder recruitment plans
Lack of adequate public & private funding in the years up to 2025	ZEVI funding plan within Department of Transport planning process Available private funding for investment

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5.4. EV Infrastructure Standards

mandated through European regulations, the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), and Irish legislation and regulations. The following standards will apply for publicly-accessible charging points:

Ensuring that EV charging infrastructure works for everyone is a key aim of this strategy, and one that will uphold the principles outlined in Chapter 2. EV infrastructure standards will be

Table 4: Required Standards

User Needs	Required Standards
Ease of Payment	M All new public charge points installed afet r the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation comes into force (expected to be in 2023), will be required to accept card payments by means of a contactless facility. This will enable ad-hoc transactions. M From 1 January 2027 onwards, charge point operators shall ensure that all publicly-accessible charging points operated by them (and that have a power output equal to or more than 50 kW) can accept card payments. M Charge point operators will clearly display their prices, as well as comparison costs for other fuels. As a result, this information is known to end users before they initiate a charging session. Pricing will be non-discriminatory.
Accessibility Standards & Safety	M ZEVI will consult on accessibility standards for all users in Q1 2023. Accessibility guidelines for EV charge points in Ireland will be published following this consultation. From then on, public charge points will need to adhere to these standards.
Data Sharing to Facilitate Innovation	M Charge points will be enabled to send and receive data dynamically, enabling the flow of information between market actors that are dependent on this data to fully develop the charging experience. Such parties include charge point operators, mobility service providers, e-roaming platof rms, ESB Networks and, ultimately, end consumers. In 2023, ZEVI (in consultation with stakeholders) will publish a Data Strategy of how information will flow and be used.
Interoperability	M While the market may dictate additional connectors, charging points for light-duty vehicles will be equipped (at least) with Type 2 connectors for AC connections and Combo 2 connectors for DC connections. Future innovations, such as wireless charging, will also be required to comply with minimum technical specifications.
Smart Charging , V2G, and Innovations	M From one year afet r AFIR comes into force, all new public charge points (installed from that point onwards) will be required to be enabled for smart charging. This will enable future Vehicle-to-Grid operations and other system services and efficiencies such as electricity-demand regulation.
Sustainability Tracking	M In tracking the progress made under this strategy (and in alignment with other relevant strategies such as the Sustainable Mobility Strategy), we will be tracking sustainability benefits.
Reliability and Reporting	M Reliable infrastructure is critical to mass-market rollout. ZEVI will consider options for ensuring reliability of service for EV users, with reference to actions in other jurisdictions. It will implement such options if appropriate or required.