Ionity cuts direct EV charging prices in Europe but not in UK

Ionity is reducing public direct electric vehicle (EV) charging prices across its pan-European network, but it will remain the same in the UK.

While the charge point operator has lowered its direct charging prices in 12 European countries, in the UK it remains at 74 pence per kilowatt hour (kWh).  

However, it has introduced two new tariff plans with flexible terms tailored to customers' mileage. Ionity Passport Motion and Ionity Passport Power, it says, offer “significant price” reductions compared to ad-hoc charging.

In the UK, Passport Power, offers a per kilowatt hour price of 43p. The Passport Motion, meanwhile, will be marginally higher at 53p/kWh, but still some 21p cheaper than the direct charging price. 

Andreas Atkins, general manager of UK and Ireland at Ionity, said: “The new tariffs will allow flexibility, and choice for UK customers.

“Making charging cheaper than some of our competitors and allowing them to charge at ease through the app.”

The Passport Motion, says Ionity, is ideal for users driving 80 miles to 105 miles per month. It costs £5.49 per month (£3.88 for the first month), with the monthly fee paid back with just one charging session per month, according to Ionity.

The Passport Power is suitable for those driving more than 155 miles per month and recharging their vehicle’s batteries at Ionity around three times per month. It costs £10.50 per month (£7 for the first month).

Ionity is targeting so called EV grey spots, where is a lack of infrastructure or access with new chargers. It aims to go from 186 to 700 charging points in the UK by the end of 2024. 

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