COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, March 11, 2024
QUESTION NO.11
QUESTION: Councillor P. Holohan
How many kilowatts does it take to charge council EV vans, trucks ,machinery etc, could a list per vehicle be provided.
REPLY:
South Dublin County Council currently has 5 EV vans in operation since 2018, with an additional 3 EV vehicles being delivered in the coming 2-3 weeks. The electricity required to charge the vehicles depends on the range of the vehicle and the local environmental conditions. The current vehicles in operation are
- 5no. 2018 Citroen Berlingo Electric LX SWB. Due to the battery technology available at that time, the range of the vehicle is approximately 130km. The van requires 50kwh of electricity to fully charge.
- 3no. 214 Peugeot eExpert Long Prof 75kwh, with a range of approximately 300km, requiring 75kwh of electricity to fully charge.
Additional EV vehicles will be purchased as part of the Fleet Renewal and Decarbonisation plans. At the time of purchase, the appropriate fuel type will be determined based on vehicle type, size and daily usage. At this point in time, it is not possible to provide the likely charging requirement for future vehicles.