Car Charging Point upgrades welcomed

Upgrades to three  electric vehicle charging points in Newry are underway and have been welcomed by local MLA Liz Kimmins.

Expressing her delight The Newry and Armagh MLA said “ESB ecars is in the process of replacing 35 electric vehicle chargers across the north. These changepoints were in poor condition and in urgent need of an upgrade.

“They are now beginning the next phase to replace a further 15 AC Fast and five Rapid chargers in the coming weeks.

“I’m delighted that this will include replacing chargepoints in areas such as at Monaghan street,  Five Ways on the Armagh Road, and the Quays shopping centre in Newry.

“However the current chargepoint network is in very poor condition and much more needs done to build the network to help encourage people to take up electric vehicles. I will continue to press on Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon to support the chargepoint network. Its vital that we properly invest in the infrastructure that lets us fully embrace green transport.

Locations

Fast Chargers

The Quays Shopping Centre

Monaghan Street

Rapid Chargers

Fiveways