What it costs to charge, and what you need to get each rate.
EV·Echo, checked 27 October 2026: InstaVolt (Ireland) charges 85c/kWh to charge by bank card with no membership.
85c/kWh by bank card with no membership. Checked 27 October 2026.
Cheapest possible rate is 55c/kWh (App or RFID: off-peak) — but that is not what you pay walking up.
| Rate | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ContactlessApplies at all times. | All day | 85c/kWh |
| App or RFID: peak | 07:00–20:00 | 85c/kWh |
| App or RFID: off-peakThe session must be started inside the off-peak window. | 20:00–07:00 | 55c/kWh |
EvEcho shows live availability at InstaVolt (Ireland) and every other network near you, and tells you the moment a bay opens up — so you know the cost before you set off and the charger is there when you arrive.
The price before you go. The bay when you arrive.