The fastest way to recharge this summer.

You can easily plan EV charging stops for summer road trips across Europe with IONITY’s ultra-fast charging network. With over 6,000 charging points across more than 850 locations in 24 countries, IONITY offers fast, reliable and convenient charging along highways in Europe (and increasingly in cities). Download the IONITY App or view our network map to discover our locations.

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The fastest way to charge an EV on a road trip across Europe is to use use ultra-fast charging from a pan-European network like IONITY, which has charging points in 24 countries. Even if your EV cannot accept charging power of up to 600 kW, our charging points will still enable you to charge at the maximum power your EV can accept. Learn more about ultra-fast charging in 3 easy ways to achieve the fastest charging speeds.

The best way to avoid queues at EV chargers during summer holidays is to plan ahead and use a route planner, such as the one in the IONITY App, to identify peak charging times. You can also use the IONITY App to view the number of chargers at each IONITY Location, check charger availability before arriving on-site and identify how close to finishing a session each driver is when you arrive. Read more tips in our summer charging guide.

IONITY’s charging etiquette guide shares six tips to ensure everyone using the network has a smooth charging experience, particularly when more drivers are on the road. These include waiting patiently to use our chargers, being courteous to fellow drivers, and stopping your charging session at 80%. Read the full charging etiquette guide.

IONITY’s Charge Champions will visit selected IONITY Locations throughout summer 2026 to offer drivers an additional boost and help make summer journeys more enjoyable. You can meet our Charge Champions at the following locations:

Croatia

Gospic: 1 and 8 August

Kanfanar: 20, 24 and 27 July

Zadar: 20 June, 4, 18 and 25 July, 1, 15, 22 and 23 August, 5 September

France

Bourbonnais: 11, 18, 19, 25 and 26 July, 2, 8, 9 and 15 August

Jura: 4, 11, 18, 19 and 25 July, 22 and 29 August

La Ferté Bernard: 4, 10, 11, 18 and 25 July

Mâcon Saint-Albain: 10, 11, 18 and 25 July

Plaines de Beauce: 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 July

Saint-Rambert Est: 5, 18, 24 and 25 July, 8, 9 and 16 August

Tours La Longue Vue: 4, 10, 11, 18, 24 and 25 July, 7 August

Vidauban Sud: 4, 11, 18 and 25 July, 16 August

Village Catalan Est: 1 and 8 August

Village Catalan Ouest: 4, 11, 18 and 25 July

Germany

Aalbek West: 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 and 13 July

Buddikate Ost: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 July

Harz Ost: 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and 31 July, 1 and 2 August

Lüneburger Heide West: 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19 and 20 July

Lüneburger Heide Ost: 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 July

Italy

Affi: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and 31 July, 1, 2, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 August

Brennero: 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and 31 July, 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 August

Trento: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 and 31 August, 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 August

You can find IONITY chargers in 24 countries across Europe. This means you can enjoy ultra-fast charging over the summer at fair rates in countries such as Croatia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy and more. View our network map to discover IONITY Locations.

The IONITY App can help you plan EV charging across Europe by showing you how many chargers are available in each country, planning a route for you and calculating how often you will need to charge. With all these features in one place, drivers only need to use one app to plan, pay for and charge their EV in 24 countries. Download the IONITY App today.

You can easily pay for charging at IONITY chargers in 24 countries across Europe using contactless, your credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. You can also unlock a reduced charging price by using the IONITY App or signing up for one of our subscriptions.