Think of it like the socket on the wall at home: it only takes one shape of plug. Car parks and depots are the same, just with higher stakes. A bay built for a Transit doesn't fit a 40-tonne artic, and a mains hook-up post isn't an EV charger, however much a hopeful campervan owner might wish otherwise. De Energy Hub sorts every listing into one of four categories, so hosts set the rule once and drivers only ever see the bays that actually fit.
Every vehicle type sorts into one of these
Car / SUV
Covers the vast majority of electric cars and SUVs on Irish roads. Motorcycles and scooters use the same Type 2 connector, so they sit in this category too rather than needing their own.
Workplace & employee charging →
Large Van / Minibus
Built for electric LCVs, panel vans and minibuses, used by tradespeople, delivery fleets, school runs and small transport operators who need a bay sized and reserved for a larger vehicle.
Fleet depots & logistics →
Bus / Truck
Dedicated high-power bays for electric buses, coaches and HGVs at fleet depots and logistics sites, kept free of cars and smaller vehicles that would otherwise block them.
Truck & bus fleet charging →
Campervan
Covers electric hook-up (EHU) sockets alongside EV charging, so a campsite can list a mains post and an EV charger as two separate, separately billed bookings. No factory-built electric campervan is on sale in Ireland yet. This category is ready for EHU bookings today, and waiting for the market to catch up.
Campsites & campervan parks →A one-size-fits-all booking app causes real problems on site
Most parking and charging apps treat every vehicle the same, which works fine until a hatchback books the one bay wide enough for a horsebox. On a mixed-use Irish site, that's not a minor annoyance; it's a phone call to the host every single week.
| Without vehicle-type restrictions | On De Energy Hub |
|---|---|
| A car books the one bay sized for a van or HGV | Bay is only visible to the vehicle type it's listed for |
| A campervan is directed to a standard car charger with no hook-up option | EHU hook-up and EV charging listed as separate, matching bookings |
| A fleet depot can't tell drivers which charger fits their vehicle | Connector type is shown per category before booking |
| Hosts sort it out manually on arrival | Sorted before the driver leaves home |
Sectors that mix vehicle types on one site
Fleet Depots & Logistics
Vans, trucks and buses on the same site
🏕️Campsites & Campervan Parks
EHU hook-up and EV charging, listed separately
💼Employers & Workplaces
Staff cars alongside company vans
🛒Retail Parks & Offices
Customer cars and delivery vans, kept apart
🏫Schools, ETBs & Colleges
Staff cars and minibus runs
🌾Farms & Rural Properties
Mixed vehicle traffic on working land
🗺️Tourist Attractions
Coach charging kept separate from day-visitor cars
🏛️Councils & Public Sector
Public, staff and council fleet vehicles on one site
Features current as of September 2026. Availability and onboarding details for Irish sites may change, so get in touch for the latest.
Vehicle Type FAQ
What vehicle types does De Energy Hub support for parking and EV charging?
De Energy Hub organises parking and EV charging into four booking categories: Car / SUV, Large Van / Minibus, Bus / Truck, and Campervan. Each category has its own typical connector types, and a host can restrict any bay or charger to one category so the wrong vehicle can't book it.
Can I restrict a parking bay or charger to a specific vehicle type?
Yes. Hosts set a vehicle-type restriction per bay or charger when they create a listing. A driver searching or scanning the QR code only sees and can book bays that match their vehicle category, so a car can't take a bus bay and a campervan won't be sent to a standard car charger.
What connector does De Energy Hub support for cars and SUVs?
The Car / SUV category on De Energy Hub covers Type 2, CCS and CHAdeMO connectors, which covers the vast majority of electric cars and SUVs sold in Ireland. Motorcycles and scooters use the same Type 2 connector as cars and SUVs, so they fall under this category rather than having a separate one.
Does De Energy Hub support EV charging for large vans and minibuses?
Yes. The Large Van / Minibus category covers Type 2 and CCS connectors, suited to electric LCVs, panel vans and minibuses used by tradespeople, delivery fleets, schools and transport operators.
Can buses and trucks book charging bays on De Energy Hub?
Yes. The Bus / Truck category covers Type 2, CCS and CHAdeMO connectors (trucks typically use Type 2 or CCS, buses and coaches typically use CCS or CHAdeMO), aimed at fleet depots and logistics sites that need dedicated high-power bays kept free of cars and smaller vehicles.
What connector do campervans need for hook-up in Ireland?
The Campervan category on De Energy Hub covers IEC 60309 (EHU) electric hook-up sockets alongside Type 2 EV charging, so campsites and campervan parks can list both a mains hook-up post and an EV charger on the same platform, each bookable and billed separately. No factory-built electric campervan is currently on sale in Ireland, so this category is ready for hook-up bookings today and will support genuine EV campervans as they reach the market.
Can one car park have bays for more than one vehicle type?
Yes. A single site can list any mix of Car / SUV, Large Van / Minibus, Bus / Truck and Campervan bays side by side, for example a retail park with car charging bays and a dedicated van bay, or a campsite with both campervan hook-up posts and standard car charging.
De Energy Hub is live now on the App Store and Google Play. Download the app to list your car park or charger, or talk to us about a mixed-vehicle site.
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