New technology Forms Part of SuperValu Trial of Electric Charging Facilities
Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty has launched a RAPID electric vehicle charging station which will enable shoppers to charge their electric vehicle in as little as 20 minutes, further strengthening the town’s credentials as one of the world's top 100 sustainable destinations and helping Clonakilty achieve its aim of becoming Ireland’s first carbon neutral town. The EasyGo.ie RAPID charger forms part of a SuperValu trial of electric charging stations for its store network, with the charger at Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty, the first in a series of other installations.
Store owner, Eugene Scally, made the decision to incorporate the EasyGo.ie RAPID charging as part of Clonakilty’s sustainability strategy “CoolClon” and reflecting the increased preference of drivers to opt for electric vehicles. Scally believes the charging station will attract an increasing number of shoppers making the switch to electric vehicles.
The EasyGo.ie RAPID charger – the Tritium 50 – is the most advanced electric vehicle charging station in Ireland, with the ability to add up to 100km to the average electric vehicle in as little as fifteen minutes. The charging station also benefits from being part of the EasyGo.ie network, which uniquely offers access to the two other main electric vehicle charging networks, giving drivers the ability to find and use chargers from different network providers without having to sign up for multiple accounts.
Commenting on the launch of the RAPID electric vehicle charging station, Eugene Scally, owner of Scally’s SuperValu, said “Sustainability is a huge focus for Clonakilty and we are on a journey to become the first carbon neutral town in Ireland. I’m delighted to play my part by making this RAPID charging station available as electric vehicles form a key part of the Government’s Climate Action Plan. As a locally owned store, community has always been a huge focus for us and now shopping at Scally’s is even more convenient, thanks to being able to charge your electric vehicle while picking up your groceries.”
Orla O’Donovan, Chairperson of Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce said that “Scally’s SuperValu have been steadfast champions of the Chamber’s CoolClon initiative which seeks to cool the planet by promoting innovative solutions towards a low carbon future. At the launch of the CoolClon initiative in 2019, Scally’s SuperValu made a commitment to install an electric vehicle charging station and we are delighted that it is already happening. They are constantly to the forefront in supporting local produce, community enterprise and sustainability. We congratulate them on this initiative and look forward to the transitioning journey to electric vehicles with them”.
Gerard Cash, Director of EasyGo.ie, added “Electric vehicles are the future, with all trends showing that drivers are making the switch. Despite the increased numbers going electric, the lack of public charging stations is a concern for the public, so we see a huge opportunity at sites like this as the charging stations ultimately become a destination point. It’s a win-win for the likes of Scally’s SuperValu, as not only are they providing an environmentally friendly service, they are also boosting the amount of passing trade that they can attract.”
