Curated guide

Charging stations in Carlow

Everything you need to know before charging in and around Carlow: location, power and operators, kept up to date around the clock.

Fastest charger: Circle K, M9 (300 kW)

56
public charge points
10
fast chargers ≥150 kW
18
charging stations
300
kW · Max power

Carlow has 56 public charge points across 18 locations, and 10 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 300 kW, and there are chargers from 7 different operators.

As in most cities, you will find slow AC charging in the centre where cars park for long stretches, while the powerful fast chargers sit by the arterial roads and large car parks.

Operators in Carlow
ESB EcarsEZOMontaLidlCircle KePowerEVBox
All charging stations
Circle K, M9Carlow · 300 kW · 6 charge pointsCarlow Retail ParkCarlow · 200 kW · 4 charge pointsHanover Bus Car ParkCarlow · 100 kW · 4 charge pointsLidl · Carlow50 kW · 6 charge pointsAn PostCarlow · 50 kW · 2 charge pointsWoodford Dolmen HotelCarlow · 50 kW · 4 charge pointsGreen LaneCarlow · 50 kW · 4 charge pointsTeagasc Research CentreCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsTeagascCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDublin StreetCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsTalbot HotelCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsTesco Carlow Square SuperstoreCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsTown Hall Car ParkCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsOff Kennedy StreetCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsIrish RailCarlow · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsSETU (Carlow Campus)Carlow · 7 kW · 6 charge pointsLidl · Carlow2 charge pointsLidlCarlow · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Carlow?
There are 56 public charge points across 18 charging stations in Carlow, including 10 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in Carlow?
Yes. Carlow has 10 fast charge points (50 kW or more). Filter for fast charging on the map to see only those.
Can I pay by card at chargers in Carlow?
Yes. Under the EU rule AFIR, new fast chargers of 50 kW must accept card or contactless payment, so you can pay without an app or subscription. The ad hoc price is often higher per kWh than a subscription, though.