IONITY
IONITY is a joint venture between BMW Group, Ford, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Volkswagen Group. All chargers run on 100% renewable electricity. It operates exclusively ultra-rapid 350 kW CCS stations positioned along major motorway corridors, making it ideal for long-distance EV travel across Europe.
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Driver satisfaction
400+ UK connectors
58+ UK stations
350 kW
Motorways & A-roads
Pricing
PAYG (contactless)
74p/kWh (contactless)
💳 IONITY subscriptions
From £5.49/month
From 53p/kWh (Motion) or 43p/kWh (Power)
IONITY Motion: £5.49/month → 53p/kWh. IONITY Power: £10.50/month → 43p/kWh. Best value in the UK for frequent long-distance drivers using ultra-rapids.
Connectors & payment
CONNECTOR TYPES
- CCS DC (up to 350 kW)
PAYMENT METHODS
- Contactless bank card
- IONITY App
- RFID card
- Roaming (Electroverse, Octopus etc.)
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Joint fastest chargers in UK at up to 350 kW
- Renewable energy powered
- IONITY Power subscription gives 43p/kWh — excellent value
- Works across 24 European countries
✗ Cons
- Only 58 UK locations — not for local charging
- PAYG 74p/kWh is reasonable but subscription is far better
- No shelter at some sites
- QR code payment can be slow
Octary driver tips
💡 Insider tips for IONITY
If you do even one motorway trip per month, the IONITY Power subscription (£10.50, ~43p/kWh) pays for itself in around 65–70 kWh of charging. Use the IONITY app rather than QR code to start charging — faster and you get app pricing.
Where to find them
📍 Motorway Extra services
📍 Welcome Break services
📍 Major A-road locations
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