Kerb-e on-street EV charging in Dublin

Kerb-e is an innovative on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging system piloted in Dublin to address the challenge of delivering safe, accessible and unobtrusive public charging infrastructure. The pilot seeks to validate the economic and environmental benefits of Kerb-e, which uses innovative features to reduce the physical and visual impact of chargers, while keeping the operating costs low and ensuring that chargers can be upgraded easily and economically.

This solution is particularly relevant for cities like Dublin where over 30% of residents lack off-street parking. As it stands, over 90% of EV charging occurs at home and the vast majority of EV owners have private parking with private charging facilities. However, the lack of accessible, reliable charging is preventing EV adoption by motorists who do not have their own charging facilities. Kerb-e provides accessible, twin-socket 22 kW charging in a compact, modular format. It features a swappable cartridge design for low-cost upgrades and maintenance, and is compatible with Plug & Charge and future technologies.

The project is led by Future City Solutions (Kerb-e), supported by our engineering partners. It runs from June to November 2025 and involves installation, user testing and data collection from real-world use in Dublin’s residential streets. The results will inform a wider scale-up strategy with local councils and charge point operators (CPOs).

Kerb-e’s patented design eliminates costly street clutter and provides a foundation for future city technologies, enabling rapid and low-disruption deployment. Its inclusive PAS:1899-compliant form ensures accessibility for all users. The project aligns with the EU Green Deal and EIT Urban Mobility goals, fostering sustainability, inclusion and digital transformation in the urban transport.