Ionity will increase charging prices across parts of its European fast-charging network from July 1, 2026, affecting selected tariffs for ad-hoc users, app customers without subscriptions, and drivers with newer subscription plans.
The charging network operator said the changes will result in an average price increase of around 4% across affected markets.
Higher Energy Costs Driving Price Changes
Ionity informed customers of the upcoming adjustments via email, attributing the increase primarily to rising electricity procurement costs across European energy markets.
The company explained that operators of large charging networks typically purchase electricity in advance through long-term wholesale contracts to reduce exposure to short-term market volatility. As wholesale electricity prices have risen, these higher costs are gradually flowing through to charging network operations.
“Following recent developments in European energy markets, wholesale electricity prices have settled at a higher level than before. As new volumes are being purchased, higher procurement costs increasingly work their way into the market,” Ionity said.
Infrastructure and Operating Expenses Also Increasing
Beyond electricity procurement, Ionity said charging network operators must also account for a range of additional expenses, including infrastructure development, maintenance, grid connections, and daily operating costs.
The company noted that these costs vary significantly between locations and countries.
“As a pan-European charging network, we operate across many different markets while maintaining a single, interconnected charging experience for customers travelling across borders,” Ionity said.
“Rather than introducing large price differences between countries, we seek to balance these cost developments through smaller and more targeted adjustments across the network to provide our customers with a more consistent charging experience when travelling across Europe.”
Germany Among Markets Affected
In Germany, ad-hoc charging through the Ionity Direct service currently starts at €0.69 per kWh, while app users without a subscription pay from €0.66 per kWh.
Drivers using the company’s subscription plans currently pay:
- Ionity Motion: from €0.49/kWh, with a monthly fee of €5.99 or annual fee of €59.99
- Ionity Power: from €0.39/kWh, with a monthly fee of €11.99 or annual fee of €119.99
From July 1, ad-hoc charging prices in Germany will rise to as much as €0.76/kWh, while subscription rates will start from €0.41/kWh.
Ionity did not disclose revised minimum prices for all tariffs, making it difficult to determine the exact increase at individual locations.
Existing Subscribers Protected
Customers who signed up for monthly Ionity subscriptions before February 13, 2026, will not be affected by the changes and will retain their current charging rates.
Annual subscription holders who entered into contracts before July 1, 2026, will also keep their agreed pricing until the end of their subscription term.
Ionity confirmed that monthly subscription fees themselves will remain unchanged.
Continued Network Expansion
The company said regular pricing reviews are necessary to maintain service quality and support continued investment in charging infrastructure across Europe.
“We regularly review pricing and adjust it where necessary to reflect changing market conditions and operating costs. This helps us maintain a high-quality charging experience for customers across Europe while continuing to expand and improve the network,” Ionity said.
The company did not indicate whether prices could be reduced in the future should electricity market conditions improve.