Slight price increase for charging at the IONITY network across Europe

The IONITY European fast-charging network will apply an adjustment to its charging rates from 1 July 2026 across much of its network. The increase mainly affects ad-hoc payments (without a contract), users of the app without a subscription, and customers with more recent monthly subscriptions. According to the company, the average increase will be four percent.

IONITY has already notified its customers of the change by email, justifying it by the rising cost of electricity on European wholesale markets. This situation is affecting many companies in the energy and mobility sectors. IONITY explains that large network operators do not buy electricity immediately; instead, they acquire volumes over the long term on wholesale markets to cushion fluctuations. When prices rise, these costs are passed on to final rates with some delay.

“Following the latest movements in European energy markets, wholesale electricity prices have stabilised at levels higher than before. As new volumes are purchased, the higher procurement costs are gradually being incorporated.”

Other factors to consider

However, energy costs are not the only issue. The company must also bear infrastructure, maintenance, grid connection and operating expenses, which vary considerably depending on location. To offer the greatest possible stability, IONITY combines different measures: location-based pricing and moderate adjustments in selected markets.

It should also be noted that, as a pan-European charging network, IONITY seeks to maintain a consistent charging experience for those travelling between countries within Europe. Although energy prices and operating costs differ between nations, the company opts to apply balanced adjustments across the entire network, avoiding large differences between countries. In this way, it offers greater predictability to its users.

How much will this price increase affect me?

With the announced rate increase, in Germany ad-hoc charging through IONITY Direct, for example, will cost up to €0.76/kWh. Monthly subscriptions will also see adjustments: the price per kWh of the Power tariff will start at €0.41 instead of the current €0.39. IONITY also assures that customers who took out a monthly subscription before 13 February 2026, or an annual one before 1 July 2026, will keep their current prices until the end of their contracted period. The company will not increase the base monthly fees.