De Energy Hub App FAQ: EV Charging & Parking

De Energy Hub is an Irish app that lets businesses turn their EV chargers and parking spaces into bookable, revenue-generating assets. It is designed for Irish hosts: hotels, campsites, holiday lets, employers, fleet depots, retail parks, farms, schools and tourist attractions.

Hosts create a hub in the app, set pricing and energy rates, and generate branded QR codes for each charger or parking bay. EV drivers find and book hubs through the app. It works with the EV chargers you already own. Learn more about the app →

Download De Energy Hub app on iOS or Android, create a host account and add your site: charger details, connector type, energy rate, pricing and availability hours. Generate your branded QR code and place it at each charger or parking bay. Most hosts are live and accepting bookings in under an hour.

The app works with the EV chargers you already own. Register as a host →

Yes. Hosts set their own rate and keep 100% of it on full-price bookings. De Energy Hub adds a 15% service fee and VAT on top of the host's rate, and the customer sees the total price before they pay. See the full pricing breakdown. Hotels, campsites and retail parks use the app to recover charger infrastructure costs and generate ongoing income from EV drivers.

Hosts can also offer free or discounted charging to guests and staff with promo codes, available from De Energy Hub on request, and every booking stays on record in the app.

Any Irish business with EV chargers or car parking can list on De Energy Hub. Current host sectors include:

• Hotels and hospitality: offer charging as a guest amenity or paid service
• Campsites and caravan parks: manage electric hook-up posts and EV bays
• Holiday lets and Airbnb hosts: let guests pre-book charging as part of their stay
• Employers and workplaces: manage staff charging
• Fleet depots and logistics operators: manage vehicle turnaround and see who booked which charger
• Retail parks and shopping centres: drive footfall, manage dwell time
• Farms and agricultural sites: monetise rural charging for campervans and visitors
• Schools and public sector: manage staff and visitor charging
• Tourist attractions and visitor sites: add EV charging as a visitor amenity

The app supports all vehicle types: cars, vans, campervans, minibuses, buses and HGVs.

These are the three energy rate types hosts assign to their chargers, displayed to every driver before they book:

• Pure Energy: 100% renewable electricity from the host's own site, such as solar or wind. Hosts choose this label when their chargers run entirely on renewable electricity.
• Smart Energy: charges from solar or other renewables where they can cover the charge, balanced with the grid.
• Boost Energy: full grid power at maximum kW output for the fastest possible charge. Suited to fleet depots and logistics operators needing rapid vehicle turnaround.

Hosts choose the rate that honestly reflects their energy source. Drivers choose their preferred rate when searching for hubs.

Yes. Promo codes give free or discounted access to specific users and are available from De Energy Hub on request, ideal for hotels offering complimentary charging as a guest amenity, or employers providing a staff charging benefit. Codes can be limited by number of uses and expiry date, and bookings made with them still appear in your bookings like any other.

Yes. Hosts see every booking in the app, past and upcoming, including who made it: a driver, a guest you booked for, or your own booking. You're notified when drivers check in and out. Hosts don't monitor kWh in the app, and drivers see their own usage and session history. Reports are available from De Energy Hub on request.

Yes. De Energy Hub supports IEC 60309 (EHU) hook-up posts. A guest scans the QR code on the post to start a booking, books the time they need and checks in through the booking. The booking is priced from the host's rate per kWh and the time booked.

Yes. On De Energy Hub a driver books a specific EV charger ahead of time in the app, so they know before they set off that a slot is booked for them.

Drivers search by location in the app, or scan the charger's QR code on arrival. See how booking works →

De Energy Hub is not a public charging network and does not own or operate chargers. It is a booking and payment app that businesses use with the chargers and parking bays they already have. The host sets the rate and energy type and keeps 100% of the rate, and drivers book a specific charger or bay in advance.

That means a hotel, employer or retail park sets the rate and the opening hours, and sees who made every booking. How the app works →

Check-in opens 15 minutes before a booking starts. The driver gets a reminder 5 minutes before the start and again 5 minutes in if they haven't checked in. Reminders also go out 5 minutes before the booked end time, at the end time and after an overstay, with auto-checkout if there is still no response.

Hosts are notified on check-in and check-out and can see who is checked in.

Yes. One account can run many sites, with one EV Charging Hub and/or one Parking Hub per Eircode. The home screen shows upcoming bookings, open queries, total earnings by day, week and month, and how many Charging Hubs and Parking Hubs are live.

Earnings appear as totals across the account rather than a report broken out site by site, and every booking is viewable in past and upcoming bookings.

Yes. A Parking Hub shows which vehicle types it suits (Car/SUV, Large Van/Minibus, Bus/Truck and Campervan) and can show a height limit. This is information for drivers and is not enforced. When a Charging Hub is linked to a Parking Hub, drivers can filter by vehicle type.

Yes. For truck, bus and fleet depots, De Energy Hub works as a B2B marketplace. A business lists spare charging or parking capacity, and other businesses and fleet operators search and book it. It supports multi-day bookings, booking ahead one date at a time, filters for connector type, charger speed, distance, vehicle type, energy rate and price, and in-app messaging between host and operator.

Truck, bus and fleet charging marketplace →

With De Energy Hub's Parking Hub, each space gets a unique QR code. Drivers search by location to book in advance, or scan the code on arrival, then pay and receive a confirmation. The host is notified on check-in and check-out, sees who is checked in and who made each booking, and sees earnings in the app.

Parking booking system Ireland →

Print a QR code for each bay and place it there. Drivers scan, book and pay from their phone, while you set your pricing and opening hours in the app. QR booking and payment can take the place of a pay station or ticket machine. Most hosts are live in under an hour.

See how it compares →

No. Scanning the QR code is one way to start a booking, alongside searching by location in the app ahead of time. Check-in and check-out are managed through the booking in the app, not by scanning. Check-in opens 15 minutes before a booking starts, and reminders keep drivers on schedule.

Yes. Hosts can set separate weekday and weekend parking rates, priced per 30-minute slot. De Energy Hub shows the total, service fee and VAT for whichever rate applies to the booking, and hosts keep 100% of the rate they set.

See the full pricing breakdown for worked examples.

Yes. The Parking Hub and Charging Hub work independently or together. A business with no EV chargers can make its car park bookable through the Parking Hub alone, and add a Charging Hub later if it installs chargers. The Parking Hub works with your existing car park as it is.

Park & Charge links a Parking Hub and an EV Charging Hub so one booking and one payment covers both a bay and a charger. A hotel guest can book a space and a charger together in a single booking. Charging and parking appear as separate itemised lines, each with its own service fee and VAT.

See a Park & Charge price example →

There are 205 electric vehicles available in Ireland in 2026 across all categories, including cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, buses, minibuses, motorcycles, quadricycles and campervans. Most buyers are only aware of a fraction of them.

Browse the full EV Directory → for full specifications, Irish pricing, SEAI grant eligibility and real-world range for every model.

The top-selling EVs on Irish roads include the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.3, Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, Kia EV6, and the Nissan Leaf. Affordable options like the Peugeot e-208, Renault 5 E-Tech and BYD Dolphin have grown rapidly in 2026.

Battery sizes vary significantly across models, which directly affects your charging costs. Use our EV Range Calculator to see real-world range for any model in Irish conditions.

Yes. After the SEAI €3,500 grant, several new EVs in Ireland fall under €20,000, including the Dacia Spring (from around €15,000 net), Leapmotor T03, BYD Seagull equivalent models, and Citroën ë-C3. Electric quadricycles like the Citroën Ami are available for under €10,000. Used EVs offer even more options at this price point.

Read our guide: Affordable EVs Ireland 2026 →

The used EV market in Ireland is better stocked and better value in 2026 than it has ever been. Used EVs do not qualify for the SEAI grant or VRT relief, but they often represent strong value, particularly 2–4 year old Nissan Leafs, Renault Zoes, Hyundai Konas and early Tesla Model 3s.

Key checks before buying: request a battery health report (state of health, or SoH), check for any active recall notices, and verify the remaining manufacturer battery warranty. Read our guide: Best used EVs Ireland 2026 →

In 2026, electric company cars benefit from a combined OMV reduction of €30,000 (the €10,000 general EV deduction plus €20,000 partial BIK relief), which means many employees pay zero or minimal BIK on their electric company car. A new A1 zero-emission BIK category was introduced on 1 January 2026. This is the most favourable year on record for electric company car decisions in Ireland; the relief tapers in future years.

Full calculation guide: Company car BIK Ireland 2026 →

There are 27 electric vans available in Ireland in 2026 across small and large panel van categories. The SEAI Commercial Van Grant provides €3,800 for N1S small panel vans (under 2,610 kg GVW) and €7,600 for N1L large panel vans (over 2,610 kg). The grant is available to businesses, sole traders and fleet operators, not private buyers.

Full guide: Electric van Ireland 2026 →

Home EV charger installation in Ireland typically costs €800–€1,500, including the charger unit (€300–€700) and installation and electrical work (€400–€800). The SEAI offers a €300 grant toward installation, bringing the net cost to approximately €500–€1,200 for most homes. Installation takes 2–4 hours and includes mounting, wiring to your consumer unit, and safety testing.

Use our Home Charging Calculator to estimate your annual savings and payback period.

Four questions narrow the field:

• Tethered or untethered? Tethered chargers have a fixed cable, which is convenient but less flexible if connector standards change. Untethered use your car's cable and work with any EV.
• Solar-ready? If you have solar panels, a charger with solar divert mode (e.g. myenergi Zappi) routes surplus generation to your car instead of exporting it at lower export rates.
• SEAI grant eligible? Most major brands qualify. Confirm before purchase: De Energy Hub's EV Charger Directory shows eligibility for all 24 models.
• Smart features? Scheduled charging, app control and load balancing are standard on most 2026 models, useful for automating overnight charging on a night rate.

Read the guide: Best home EV charger Ireland 2026 →

Yes. For most EV owners in Ireland, switching to a night rate tariff is one of the highest-impact changes you can make. The overnight rate (typically midnight–8am) runs approximately €0.08–€0.16 per kWh, compared to standard day rates of €0.28–€0.42 per kWh. For a 60 kWh battery charged overnight, that's a saving of €12–€20 per full charge. Most home chargers and EVs support scheduled charging so it's fully automated once set up.

One thing to check: night rate tariffs can have slightly higher day rates, so compare your overall household usage before switching. Our Home Charging Calculator lets you model both scenarios.

Yes, but it is not recommended as a primary method. Standard Irish 3-pin sockets provide approximately 2.3 kW, meaning 20–30 hours for a full charge on a typical EV. Regular use can also overheat the socket. Use a 3-pin socket only for emergencies or short top-ups. For daily charging, a dedicated 7 kW home charger is safer, faster, and eligible for the SEAI €300 grant.

Public charging costs in Ireland in 2026 vary by speed and network:

• Slow charging (up to 7 kW): €0.35–€0.50 per kWh
• Fast charging (22 kW): €0.45–€0.65 per kWh
• Rapid charging (50 kW): €0.59–€0.79 per kWh
• Ultra-rapid (150–350 kW): Varies significantly by network and membership status

Some networks also charge a session connection fee on top of the per-kWh rate. Use our Public EV Charging Calculator to compare all Irish networks and find the best membership for your habits.

If you regularly use public chargers, a membership can save you a meaningful amount. Major Irish networks offering memberships include ESB eCars, EZO (formerly EasyGo), Ionity and Tesla Supercharger. For Ionity in particular, the PAYG rate is high and a membership significantly reduces the cost per kWh. For drivers who charge mainly at home, PAYG is usually sufficient for occasional public use.

Use our EV Membership Comparison Calculator to see which plan saves you the most based on your charging habits.

The main EV-related SEAI grants for 2026 are:

• Private car grant: Up to €3,500 for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
• Home EV charger grant: €300 for qualifying home charger installation
• SEAI Commercial Van Grant (N1S small van): €3,800 for businesses
• SEAI Commercial Van Grant (N1L large van): €7,600 for businesses
• ZEHDV grant (trucks & buses): 30–60% of the price gap vs. diesel, capped at €500,000 per company per year and administered by the Department of Transport, not SEAI
• VRT relief: Up to €5,000 on Vehicle Registration Tax
• Reduced motor tax: €120 per year for EVs

PHEVs do not qualify for the SEAI car grant but may qualify for VRT relief. Standard hybrids qualify for neither. Full guide: SEAI grants guide 2026 → | Complete EV grants guide Ireland 2026 →

The SEAI solar PV grant in 2026 is tiered: €700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp, then €200 per kWp for the next 2 kWp, reaching the €1,800 cap at 4 kWp. There is no additional grant for capacity above 4 kWp. The grant applies to homes built before 2021. You must apply before any installation work begins and use a SEAI-registered installer.

A typical 4 kWp system costs €8,000–€10,500 installed; after the grant the net cost is €6,200–€8,700, with a payback period of 7–12 years. Full guide: Solar panels Ireland 2026 →

For new applications from 6 October 2026, the SEAI heat pump grant is up to €14,500 for a house (up to €10,500 for the heat pump + up to €2,000 central heating upgrade + €2,000 boiler scrappage), or up to €11,500 for apartments. Air-to-air heat pumps qualify for up to €9,500. Eligibility requires the home to have been built before 2021 and to achieve a BER of B3 or better after the upgrade (or pass a technical assessment). You must use a SEAI-registered heat pump installer and apply before installation.

Full installation costs typically run €10,000–€18,000 for a complete system. Full guide: Heat pump Ireland 2026 →

Yes. Solar PV, heat pump and home EV charger grants can all be combined. A full home energy upgrade using all three can yield over €15,000 in total SEAI support. The recommended sequence is heat pump grant first (as it requires a BER assessment that informs other decisions), then solar PV, then EV charger. All require SEAI-registered installers and pre-approval before work begins.

Full guide: SEAI grant stacking Ireland 2026 →

You must use a SEAI-registered installer to qualify for any SEAI grant. Registration databases by trade:

• EV home charger: seai.ie/grants/electric-vehicle-grants/electric-vehicle-charging/electric-vehicle-home-charger-grant
• Solar PV and battery: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/solar-electricity-grant
• Heat pumps: seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/heat-pump-grant

Always confirm registration before signing a contract, because using an unregistered installer means you will not receive the grant. Get at least 2–3 quotes. Read our installer guide: How to compare installers →

A typical 4 kWp solar system in Ireland generates approximately 3,500–4,500 kWh per year, depending on roof orientation and location. South or southwest-facing roofs at a 30–40 degree pitch perform best. Modern high-efficiency panels make solar financially viable in Ireland, particularly when combined with an EV and/or battery storage.

Estimate your system using our free Solar & Heat Pump Calculator →

Yes, and it is one of the most effective ways to reduce your EV charging costs. If you charge during daylight hours (weekends, working from home) you use solar power directly at no grid cost. A solar divert charger like the myenergi Zappi automatically routes surplus solar generation to your EV instead of exporting it. Under the Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS), Irish providers also pay 15–25c per kWh for electricity you export back to the grid.

Full guide: Charging your EV with solar in Ireland →

A home battery stores surplus solar generation for use in the evening and overnight. Without a battery, most Irish solar homes self-consume 25–30% of their generation; with a battery this rises to 45–60%. Typical battery sizes are 8–15 kWh. The SEAI offers a €600 grant for home battery storage. Payback periods are typically 7–10 years. For EV owners, a battery plus solar can mean charging your car at near-zero grid cost overnight.

The Solar Battery Directory lists 15 systems with full specs and Irish pricing.

De Energy Hub's solar directories cover the full system:

• Solar Panel Directory: 13 panels including Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Jinko Tiger Neo, LonGi Hi-MO, REC Alpha, SunPower Maxeon and more
• Solar Inverter Directory: 15 inverters including Fronius, Huawei SUN2000, SolarEdge, Sungrow, Growatt and more
• Solar Battery Directory: 15 batteries including Tesla Powerwall 3, GivEnergy, Huawei Luna, Sungrow SBH, BYD Battery Box and more

Heat pumps make most sense for well-insulated Irish homes (BER B3 or better) with underfloor heating or large radiators sized for low-flow temperatures. A heat pump's efficiency, measured as COP, means it delivers 2.5–4 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity consumed, making it far cheaper to run than oil or gas boilers at current Irish energy prices. The SEAI grant of up to €14,500 significantly reduces the upfront cost.

Homes with poor insulation or small radiators typically need remediation work before a heat pump is viable. Full guide: Heat pump Ireland 2026 →

De Energy Hub's Heat Pump Directory lists 18 heat pumps available in Ireland, including air source and ground source models from Daikin, Mitsubishi Ecodan, Vaillant Arotherm, Grant Aerona4, Nibe, Samsung, Hitachi Yutaki, Stiebel Eltron, Worcester Bosch Greenstar HP, Bosch Compress, Midea Xtreme Save and Panasonic Aquarea. Each listing includes COP and SCOP ratings, noise levels, output capacity, refrigerant type and SEAI Heat Pump System Grant eligibility.

De Energy Hub's Hot Water Cylinder Directory lists 10 cylinders compatible with solar, heat pump and standard heating systems, including Joule Cyclone (solar and HP variants), Mixergy Smart Cylinder, OSO Optima XL HP, Telford Tempest HP, Kingspan Albion Ultrasteel, Range Tribune HE, Heatrae Megaflo Eco Solar and Grant Vortex Eco. Each listing includes capacity, heat loss rating, coil sizes, reheat times and Irish pricing.

Most Irish homes with solar, an EV charger and a heat pump run three systems that don't know the others exist. A Home Energy Management System (HEMS) ties them together, automating decisions like charging the EV when solar is generating surplus, running the heat pump when electricity is cheapest, and storing excess solar in the battery for evening use.

The myenergi ecosystem (Zappi + Hub + Eddi) is particularly well suited to Irish homes. GivEnergy GivHub and Huawei FusionHome are popular for solar-heavy setups. Full guide: Smart energy management Ireland 2026 →

De Energy Hub's Smart Energy Directory covers 15 devices across four categories:

• Solar diverters: myenergi Eddi, Solar iBoost Plus and Solic 200, which route surplus solar to your hot water cylinder or EV
• Smart thermostats: Google Nest Learning, Tado V3+, Hive Active Heating 2, Honeywell T6R
• Energy monitors: Sense Home Energy Monitor, Hildebrand Glow CAD, Shelly EM, Shelly Pro 3EM
• HEMS: GivEnergy GivHub, Huawei FusionHome, Sigenergy SigenStor

De Energy Hub offers nine free calculators built specifically for Irish energy rates, SEAI grants and Irish-market vehicles, with no sign-up required:

• Public EV Charging Calculator: Compare costs across all Irish public networks; model monthly spend vs petrol/diesel
• Home EV Charging Calculator: Day vs night rate savings; solar input; annual cost comparison
• EV Range Calculator: Real-world range for every Irish-market EV adjusted for Irish weather, motorway speed and load
• Fleet EV Grant Calculator: SEAI grants auto-applied per vehicle type for cars, vans, trucks and buses
• EV Membership Savings Calculator: Compare ESB, Ionity, ePower and Tesla vs PAYG based on your mileage and charging mix
• Solar & Heat Pump Calculator: Irish installation costs, payback period and SEAI grant modelling for homes
• Solar Business Calculator: Commercial ROI for Irish businesses, covering panel sizing, generation, grid export and payback

View all calculators →

All calculators on De Energy Hub are completely free to use and require no sign-up or registration. They are built specifically for Ireland using current Irish electricity tariff data, SEAI grant figures and Irish-market vehicle specifications, and are updated regularly as rates and grants change.

De Energy Hub (deenergyhub.ie) is an independent energy reference resource for Ireland. It is completely free to use and covers:

• 205 EVs: cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, buses, motorcycles, quadricycles
• 24 EV chargers (home and business)
• 13 solar panels, 15 solar inverters, 15 solar batteries
• 18 heat pumps, 10 hot water cylinders
• 15 smart energy devices and energy management systems
• Energy backup directory: power stations, UPS and generators
• 9 free calculators: EV, solar, heat pump, fleet, membership
• Expert blog: SEAI grants, installer selection, smart energy and more
• De Energy Hub app: parking and EV charging management for Irish businesses

Everything is Ireland-specific: Irish pricing, SEAI grant data, Irish network information and Irish-market vehicles.

No. De Energy Hub is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any energy supplier, EV manufacturer, solar installer, SEAI, or charging network. All directories, guides and calculators are produced independently. Our goal is to give Irish homeowners, businesses and fleet operators accurate, unbiased information to make better energy decisions.

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