Loyalty schemes but no UK tariff cuts for Ionity

The UK is one of a number of major European markets to miss out on lower Ionity tariffs across its charging network.

The charge point operator has reduced public direct electric vehicle charging prices in 12 European countries, including Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden, but prices will remain at 74p/kWh in the UK.

However, Ionity has introduced two new subscription -based tariff plans which do allow discounted charging These are called Ionity Passport Motion and Ionity Passport Power, and offer “significant” 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.

Andreas Atkins, Ionity general manager of UK and Ireland, said: “The new tariffs will allow flexibility, making charging cheaper than some of our competitors and allowing them to charge at ease through the app.”

Ionity claims Passport Motion 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.

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 “EV grey spots”, where is a lack of infrastructure or access with new chargers. It aims to expand its network in the UK from its current level of 186 rapid charge points to more than 700 by the end of 2024.