ePower has installed fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure at fuel station operator Corrib Oil's new site in Cork.
The newly opened facility on Model Farm Road features two dual-socket chargers to enable four vehicles to charge simultaneously. It also has a seating area and free Wi-Fi, allowing drivers to relax while their vehicles fully charge in approximately 20 minutes.
Customers also have access to a full, modern deli and coffee station on site from 6am to 11pm daily and a full off licence will be available in the coming weeks.
Model Farm Road is the first location to see these EV points introduced under the partnership between Corrib Oil and ePower. As part of the rollout of the partnership, new ePower charging stations will be added in the future. It is expected the next set of chargers will be installed at Corrib Oil’s site in Tralee.
The Cork site also offers 24/7 fuel pumps, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) diesel and AdBlue, and it features retail offerings from Spar and Insomnia Coffee.
Announcing the partnership, Gillian Morris, head of retail at Corrib Oil, said it is good news for Cork customers: “We are delighted to partner with ePower, who are committed to providing efficient and sustainable charging options to Irish customers.
"This is great news for our Cork customers, as it broadens the range of energy options available. The response so far has been extremely positive.
"The opening of our new Model Farm Road site demonstrates our continued investment in expanding our retail network and enhancing the services we offer across Ireland.
"The site has created 30 new jobs and has been warmly welcomed by the local community."
In February, Corrib Oil announced plans to more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 by 2030, creating 1,200 new jobs across the country, with the first of those to open being the new Model Farm Road site.
The announcement was made weeks after Corrib agreed a franchise partnership to bring the Wendy's restaurant brand to Ireland. Corrib Oil currently employs 1,200 people, and has 40 service station stores and 20 fuel depots across 17 counties.
John O’Keefe, chief of ePower, said of the partnership: “ePower is very excited to partner with Corrib Oil on the provision of EV charging infrastructure across their network.
"We share the same customer-first mindset as Corrib Oil and ePower is delighted to work with Gillian and the team, who continue to invest in and expand their state-of-the-art facilities across the country."
Photo: (l-r) Brendan Crowley and Ray O'Sullivan. (Pic: Supplied)
