Curated guide

Charging stations in Portlaoise

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

Fastest charger: Portlaoise Plaza (200 kW)

72
public charge points
20
fast chargers ≥150 kW
18
charging stations
200
kW · Max power

Portlaoise has 72 public charge points across 18 locations, and 20 of them are fast ones (50 kW or more).

The most powerful charger in the city delivers up to 200 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 Portlaoise
EZOGoChargeMontaInstaVolt LtdStop N TopESB EcarsFuuse
All charging stations
Portlaoise PlazaPortlaoise · 200 kW · 8 charge pointsPortlaoise Retail ParkPortlaoise · 160 kW · 4 charge pointsDrivePortlaoise · 160 kW · 4 charge pointsLismard Business ParkPortlaoise · 160 kW · 4 charge pointsRailway Street Car ParkPortlaoise · 75 kW · 12 charge pointsLidl PortlaoisePortlaoise · 50 kW · 4 charge pointsDepartment of AgriculturePortlaoise · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsLaois Shopping CentrePortlaoise · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsSt Fintan's HospitalPortlaoise · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsLaois Education CentrePortlaoise · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsMotor Tax OfficePortlaoise · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsPortlaoise Enterprise CentrePortlaoise · 22 kW · 4 charge pointsMidlands Park HotelPortlaoise · 22 kW · 6 charge pointsShaws Support OfficePortlaoise · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsDowney's Auto StopPortlaoise · 22 kW · 2 charge pointsThe MaltingsPortlaoise · 2 charge pointsChurch AvenuePortlaoise · 2 charge pointsRockview SquarePortlaoise · 2 charge points
Frequently asked questions
How many public charging stations are there in Portlaoise?
There are 72 public charge points across 18 charging stations in Portlaoise, including 20 fast chargers (≥150 kW).
Are there fast chargers in Portlaoise?
Yes. Portlaoise has 20 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 Portlaoise?
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.