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Created and funded by the manufacturers, Ionity takes the form of a joint venture. BMW, Mercedes, Ford and the Volkswagen group are the founding members. Joined in 2019 by Hyundai, the consortium does not have French manufacturer to date among its members.

Ionity network fast charge: what you need to know

Consortium bringing together several manufacturers, Ionity offers a network of very high power charging stations. Distributed throughout Europe, the network is accessible to a large part of the electric vehicles compatible with the fast load.

Ionity’s story

Launched at the end of 2016, Ionity is in a way the response of the great German manufacturers to the Tesla superchargers. The idea: cover Europe with a network of 400 ultra-fast dependent stations by the end of 2020.

Created and funded by the manufacturers, Ionity takes the form of a joint venture. BMW, Mercedes, Ford and the Volkswagen group are the founding members. Joined in 2019 by Hyundai, the consortium does not have French manufacturer to date among its members.

The Ionity network in France

Ionity began its first deployments in Europe in 2018. In France, the first stations were opened in the summer of the same year.

At the end of 2019, the Ionity network consisted of 40 operational stations in France. The card below gives an overview of the network. To consult the latest updates, Ionity offers a regular update card on its website.

Technical configuration of the ionity network

Generally backed by existing service stations to benefit from the infrastructure already in place (coffee, toilets, shop), Ionity stations are all equipped with chargers to the Combo standard. In France, some of them also offer a Chademo connector.

In order to limit the expectation, each station is equipped with several chargers. Depending on the station configuration, the power delivered can go up to 350 kW.

Each Ionity station is made up of several charging stations

The charging time on an Ionity station

Suitable for the new generation of electric vehicles, the Ionity network is capable of recharging most electric cars on the market to powers up to 350 kW.

In the end, the main limit will be the power in lens tolerated by the car. On a high power charger like those offered by Ionity, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes on average to recover 80 % energy.

How to pay for your charge with Ionity ?

Payment of recharging on the fast Ionity terminals can be made in different ways:

• Without card or subscription, It is possible to scan a QR code on the terminal to access a payment solution directly on the internet browser of your mobile or via the Ionity application, available on iOS and Android. The creation of an account is not compulsory and an invoice and systematically sent at the end of the load by email.
• Through a badge of a mobility operator, which generally involves additional service costs
• Through a manufacturer’s badge. According to the brand, it is possible to benefit from more advantageous rates (see below)

The charge price on ionity

While there was a package at 8 euros in session at its beginnings, Ionity radically changed its pricing policy at the start of 2020 with a price now based on the amount of energy issued.

On Ionity, two main types of prices co-exist:

• The basic price: fixed at 0.€ 69/KWh it may be increased by a few cents if the user goes through the card of a mobility operator, the latter invoicing in general a few cents of additional “service costs”.
• The “reduced” rate which generally applies to all manufacturers who have participated in the financing of the network. Requiring the subscription to a subscription, it allows access to the network’s terminals at around 0.30 €/kWh. Note that Ionity also offers its own subscription formula. Called ionity passport and billed 17.99 €/month, it allows access to network terminals at 0.35 €/kWh. It is open to all users.

A invoicing per minute for France

If these prices per kWh are the standard in most European countries, they have evolved towards a price per minute on all the stations deployed in France since July 2020. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, be sure not to stay too long connected to the terminals.

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ENABLING ELECTRIC TRAVEL FOR EVERYONE. We are on it.

Climate change concerns us all. To make him front to preserve our environment is a colossal task that we can only do together. The start of the solution could be to speed up the transition to electromobility to reduce or eliminate harmful emissions from the transport sector. For this purpose, not only electric vehicles are needed that seduce customers, but also a charging infrastructure covering the whole territory so that e-mobility is viable on a daily basis, even outside the big cities.

This is where Ionity comes in: since our foundation, about 1000 days ago, we have set up the largest, fastest and lasting motorway charging network in Europe, open to electric vehicles of electric vehicles all marks. Thus, we distant skeptics and their perplexes on electric mobility and long journeys. Doubts about autonomy, charging times and sustainability disappear in the rear view mirror.

With Ionity, travel throughout Europe

Drivers of electric vehicles must be able to enjoy their freedom to travel. This is why we build, exploit and permanently extend our charging network along the highways and the main roads in 24 European countries. Our goal is to provide travelers with an Ionity charging station every 150 or 200 kilometers. Thus, covering long journeys across Europe becomes as easy as with a petrol or diesel car.

In addition, by 2025, we will have installed and put into service nearly 7,000 charging stations throughout Europe. To see where we are today, Click here (in English).

Ionity: Enjoy it on the fast charging network

Ionity terminals are a major advance in the rapid charging infrastructure on European territory. This network of super chargers is even established as the leader in charging for electric cars in Europe. Its stations are open to everyone, regardless of the vehicle brand.

The Ionity network, everyone is talking about it, but what is it concretely ? This is a question that many owners of electric vehicles arise. In a few years, Ionity terminals have revolutionized the recharging of electric vehicles with innovative characteristics.

Offering a recharging capacity of up to 350 kW, the Ionity network provides owners with very effective charging power. With this network of super chargers, finished long expectations, drivers can resume the road in record time.

How to access the Ionity terminals ?

The strength of Ionity stations lies in their compatibility with different brands of electric vehicles. The network allows owners of electric vehicles to take charge thanks to the European standard: the Combined Charging System (CCS). That, whatever the brand of their car. The terminals make it possible to meet the needs of all drivers. Each station has a so -called port ” Tr-Standard », And includes a CCCS CUBS, a Chademo, and a type 2 for alternating current (AC) recharge (AC).

No need to use your own cable to recharge. The cable is directly included. Generally, Ionity stations offer at least 4 terminals.

What application for ionity ?

Network connectivity is also a major argument. Users can follow their vehicle recharge in real time from a dedicated mobile application, available on Android and iOS.

They can also check the availability of terminals, plan their journeys according to Ionity charging points and make payments directly from their phone. The recharging experience is both transparent and practical. To take care of Ionity is a bit like choosing Apple when looking for a laptop. The user experience is designed to be optimal.

Like the two giant stations (32 charging stations) opened in February 2023 on the A7, between Montélimar and Avignon, the Ionity network is geographically well placed: along the highway and the most frequented roads. Also, the terminals are easily accessible and everything is done so that the waiting time is as short as possible.

Last point, touch screens are particularly intuitive and vocal instructions allow users to be guided throughout the charging process.

Why Ionity is so expensive ?

This is true, Ionity recharge is often considered to be expensive. You should look in detail to see more clearly. Price level, there are several options. Payment of recharging on the fast terminals can be made in different ways. If you have no card or subscription (this is the case for around 15 % of users), it is still possible to scan a QR code on the terminal to access a payment solution.

According to the vehicle brand, it is also possible to benefit from advantageous rates. Since July 2022, Ionity has changed on a price per kWh. Without subscription, it takes 0.39 euros/kWh with generic terminals in 50 kW and 0.69 Euro/kWh on the terminals in 350 kW. It is indeed not given. Ionity remains one of the most expensive suppliers on the market.

This summer 2023, the network made an effort and adjusts the conditions of its subscription rate with the ” Ionity Passport »». For new contracts signed after June 6, 2023, the monthly rate goes from 17.99 euros to 11.99 euros. The price of the billed kWh is 0.20 euro at the rate without subscription. Important point: unlike Tesla, Ionity does not charge the minutes during which the vehicles remain connected once the load is finished.

If we compare with the competition, Lidl is very well placed with a price at 0.40 euros/kWh, Electra is 0.49 euros/kWh, Fastned at 0.59 Euro/KWh. Ionity (without subscription) is € 0.69/kWh or 0.49 euros/kWh with the subscription at 11.99 euros/month). Finally, Tesla also offers two prices: 0.47 euro/kWh without subscription, or 0.37 euros/kWh with a subscription at 12.99 euros/month.

Where the Ionity terminals are ?

The Ionity terminal network is deployed everywhere across Europe, at the initiative of several major German manufacturers (BMW, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Volkswagen), but not only (Ford, Kia, Hyundai). From Germany to France, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the Ionity terminals allow drivers of electric vehicles to have an increasingly sophisticated infrastructure.

To strengthen its presence, Ionity has also woven strategic partnerships with some car manufacturers such as BMW, Daimler, Ford or the Volkswagen group. This collaboration makes it possible to combine the resources and expertise of manufacturers with the network of Ionity charging stations. The results are there: rapid expansion of the network and increased accessibility of the rapid charging stations for electric vehicle drivers.

Ionity is not limited to Europe. The company has announced its intention to extend to other regions, especially in Asia and North America. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for rapid recharging worldwide and support the transition to electric mobility worldwide.

France now has 128 Ionity charging stations. In total, the country has 672 active charging points. A dozen other stations are also under construction. There are, for example, many charging parks, with up to 18 charging points, along the highway of the sun or along the Mediterranean coast, from Nice to Marseille.

The consortium of car manufacturers behind Ionity says ” Looking for new complementary partnerships with various landowners, particularly in commercial areas, hotels and municipalities »». The deployment of rapid charging infrastructure is therefore not about to stop.

What is the impact of the ionity network on electromobility ?

Ionity terminals play a crucial role in the transition to more sustainable electrical mobility. Thanks to their rapid charging infrastructure, they help to eliminate one of the main brakes on the adoption of electric vehicles: anxiety linked to autonomy. With such a network, long distance journeys are no longer a problem.

A study carried out by Elementenergy shows that almost 70 % of the 14,000 people interviewed in seven European countries would prefer to drive an electric car rather than a “thermal” If access to the charging infrastructure was easy »». With its 2,400 recharge points in 24 European countries, Ionity contributes to this great revolution.

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