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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Customers express dissatisfaction with various aspects of the company, particularly regarding customer service, payment processes, and contact methods. People report issues such as unhelpful or unresponsive customer support, unexpected charges, difficulties in obtaining refunds, and problems canceling subscriptions. These negative experiences contribute to a general sentiment of frustration and disappointment among consumers. Additionally, reviewers have mixed opinions about the app, with a lack of consensus among users. While the location of charging stations seems to be generally acceptable, the negative sentiment surrounding payment and contact suggests significant areas for improvement in the overall customer journey. Many consumers express concerns about high costs compared to other charging networks.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing network. We took a Passport Power subscription for use in the UK, Netherlands and Germany. Despite them having our details for the subscription, they still ring-fence £40 each tim... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was reasonably happy with IONITY until I tried, what I thought would be a simple task of changing my email address as I no longer owned my domain. IONITY refused to change the email and wouldn’t ref... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Used the Cobham site. Out of 6 chargers 3 out of order. Tried one which was only charging at 23 KW. Moved a third time and hit 200kw for couple of minutes and then dropped off rapidly so I just put en... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It took a Q8 charging pass, a credit card and finally google pay and three different chargers before the charging really happened. And the €40 on the credit card is blocked although the charging was... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Although prices are very good if you pay a subscription, if you have any sort of query or question about your account or charging session, don’t expect any response! No phone number and only an eu We... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing. I have a subscription and received my new charging card recently which I activated straight away. We're travelling long distance (UK) in two days so I thought I'd do a trial with t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It totally sucks! Double or triple charges you every time by making a crappy connection which stops so they can pre-authorize/reserve/steal money from you several time for each charging attempt. Today... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appallingly App & Charging Experience:350KW charging looked ideal, tried for 30+ minutes to get the App & Website to work. Chargers 3 & 5 started & immediately stopped. ionity charged three lots of £4... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service is not available on heir phone contacts. if the charging doesn't work any reason you can get stuck. if you plan to use them, always try to have a plan B. for payment or nearby availa... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

4 weeks after taking the £40 hold on my card, no refund. Customer service dreadful.... telling me I have wrong card number. I have sent them proof including their own system invoice. Three emails and... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was searching for the zero stars button, but I guess 1 star will have to do. Too complex to write about after about 20 emails to 'customer service', regarding invoice and what they previously... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beaconsfield charging a joke! Wasted 25mins trying to charge! Rubbish! Ended up going to moto service further up m40, couldn't have been more different, Gridserve, brilliant as usual. Will not be us... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overly complicated, scan this, scan that, then just won’t charge anyway. Chargers designed by an IT department with little regard for the user. Little tip Ionity, design so you can plug in, scan your... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

From a customer point of view, this company is horrible. Insane pricing strategy with charging rates more than gasoline and - judging by interviews - ignorant management that even acts as „custome... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful. I wouldn't even give it a one star. Very rarely do you get your vehicle to charge the first time. I constantly have 40.00 pending at least 3 times from my bank before it works. It... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately have to use this charger regularly as it's on my commute route to Luton airport. Every single time experience problems. Takes 20 minutes to set up the charge if paying by card. I assume... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Four times now I have had to pay pre authorisation charges for machines that do not work. The fees are always refunded but it is ridiculous to be charged multiple times and to have to wait and complai... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was charged by IONITY for the 38,05kWh of energy - 26,26 Euro during my trip to Germany at January 17th despite of the fact that I can see in IONITY App that power output was 0,00 kW. IONITY support... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely awful service they took 2 lots of pre authoritarian payments off me of £40 and the machine would not even charge my car phone them up and they were no help I explained I was stranded if... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a rep I travel all over the UK. My All Star Electric card works 1 in 10 times that I try and charge at Ionity stations across the country, wasting my time and having to find another charging statio... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried 4 times to charge our EV at Peterborough services and it failed 4 times for no reason after a few minutes. Gave up. Two other drivers were having similar problems. Really how hard can it be... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Imposible to cancel subscription in the app. It only says internal server error. And writing to the support does not help, they do not respond, so now they keep charging me the amount of the passpor... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

There are two problems with this company. It is difficult to charge your car unless you have a charge card. Their connection process is complex, and you cannot swipe a credit card. You have to enter y... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst company machines do not work but take pre approval of 40 pounds. Each time ! Will not use this company again! Over a week and still waiting for money to be refunded! Avoid them at all cost c... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

tap to pay failed on all units at this location (maidstone units 71 72 5 6 etc) i phoned the hot line (its not hot its slow) they could only talk about nfc prepaid cards or using real credit cards... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company. They preauthorise £40 multiple times to try and charge. Then keep sending invoices with payment demands as their systems fail. Just avoid using them to charge if you possibly can.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Ionity at All Costs - Terrible Service I had the worst experience with Ionity and I would not recommend them to anyone. Their charging stations barely work out of 4 attempts, I couldn’t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

To be honest I would leave a Zero if I could. I have tried on several occasions to close my account and I have had emails from support to say that they would not send any more invoices, but they stil... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ludicrous pricing for the pay-as-you-go customer (£0.69/kWh), with £67 deducted upfront that I have to wait 'up to 10 business days' for the balance to be refunded. My car doesn't draw at 350kW - if... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took 3 attempts to charge the car - took £40 each time as a prepayment - apparently takes a week to get that back - money for charging taken on top of this. What a rip off - it’s a scandal. Will never... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE THESE CHARGERS EVER EVER EVER. Charger dont work but never refund straight away like other companies. You will then have to wait 30 days for the refund customer services are terrible. I hop... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I tapped my card on three different chargers in their Cashel station. None of the three of them worked. My card was charged €40 three times which they didn’t refund. I have called them 3 times Updat... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You have to subscribe and load £40 to them before you can use their chargers. They do not take contactless which is ridiculous. Not very good charging network as unable to access chargers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have never used an IONITY charger so called the telephone number to ask for assistance. I was answered by a gentleman who told me that he was sat in Greece. I asked him if he could tell me how much... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

absolute shambles of a company. took 40 euro fromy my account as a deposit. I have no problem with this however I have phoned 3 times and sent 3 emails. wss told i would have the balance back in 15 da... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ionity App in Germany failed yesterday. Received in the end 20 kWh from the Hotline when I called and she told me that there were Problems with the app. I had to go 800km and lost over an hour becaus... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charger at Baldock both did not work. Man on phone said was my card. Paid £80 Apple Pay pay. Went to a different charging company and worked straight away. Worst charging experience yet

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Used ionity at collumpton services on my iPace. I only managed to get 30kw which was rubbish and took me longer to charge than most other chargers. Totally rubbish and ludicrously priced.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Since beginning of March I run after Ionity to get the invoice. they charge money but they do not provide an invoice for. I already contacted them 3 times by e-mail and 4 times by phone. E-mails are u... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had to give out loads of details, not an easy contactless system like some. It then took £40 and didn’t start the charge, did it again and it took another £40 and didn’t start the charge.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible. Took £80 (which I am told will be refunded in 6 days) but no charge at all. Don’t understand how it can be so difficult. Awful,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It’s advertising as a 350kw charger. It’s charging at 34kw. Over priced for what it is and misleading in terms of charge delivery.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged in lancaster @caton road. Had 3 payments of £40 come out and no charge to the car. To be told I had to wait 3 days for the money to be refunded. I have rang today and spoke to some arrogant pe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Insanely expensive, cost more for to drive EV than ICE .. if you charge on IONITY - all other networks are cheaper.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worthless. Reserves 850 SEK and charging not working. Give me my money back please. And on top of that ridiculous expensive and an app that is a disaster

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too expensive! Paid £33.00 charging from 30% battery to full. I will avoid this charging station, others are far cheaper.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been having an issue since december where Ionity say they didnt get payment but my bank account shows they did, blaming it on there Payment Provider, Customer Services agreed to write off there e... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incompetence without end... the situation of not providing any invoice is ongoing!!! I can provide 100 or more emails showing how often their staff is promising something just to retract their stateme... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used one of their ultra high-speed chargers at a motorway service station last November. The charger only delivered 20kWh, far below the expected 150kWh. I called their support line during the... See more

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Company details

  1. Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  2. Electric Motor Store
  3. Electric Utility Company
  4. Energy Equipment and Solutions

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IONITY is a joint venture with the mission to build a pan-European high-power-charging network for Electric vehicles to facilitate long-distance travel.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing

Very disappointing. I have a subscription and received my new charging card recently which I activated straight away. We're travelling long distance (UK) in two days so I thought I'd do a trial with the new charge card. Nope does not work. Says I'm not authorised. Phoned customer services - answered by a french person who doesn't speak English clearly. He confirmed I used the correct procedure but otherwise couldn't help. I resorted to using the Ionity App which worked as normal, albeit very slow. Maximum charge rate with my car at 20% was 64.5kw which is ridiculous. My car will charge at 110kw from 20%. The charger is rated at 350kw and other bays were empty. A pretty poor experience. Ionity could learn a lot from Tesla where I've never had an issue ever! Annoyed that I've paid for a subscription and the card. Will check my route and now use Tesla Hubs on the way down. Ionity need to do better.

October 8, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Amateurs!

It took a Q8 charging pass, a credit card and finally google pay and three different chargers before the charging really happened. And the €40 on the credit card is blocked although the charging was all of a sudden cancelled soon after accepting the card during the "charging preparation".
Other cars had problems as well.
AVOID THEM

October 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It totally sucks

It totally sucks! Double or triple charges you every time by making a crappy connection which stops so they can pre-authorize/reserve/steal money from you several time for each charging attempt. Today I was charging an amount of 10€ and they block 2x40€. Then holds your money for days or weeks. No support. Cancelled my subscription and will spread the word.

October 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good prices, terrible customer service

Although prices are very good if you pay a subscription, if you have any sort of query or question about your account or charging session, don’t expect any response! No phone number and only an eu Web address for customer service. Never get a full receipt on the app or any charging details. Great chargers, terrible customer service

September 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely dreadful

Absolutely dreadful. I wouldn't even give it a one star. Very rarely do you get your vehicle to charge the first time. I constantly have 40.00 pending at least 3 times from my bank before it works. It then takes days to get that money put back into your bank. Customer services are absolutely useless. There rude and unhelpful and don't help. Go elsewhere it's not worth the headache the chargers aren't even what they say they are. Some are slow. I'm done with this company

September 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having tried a few suppliers iv settled…

Having tried a few suppliers iv settled in ionity. I pay the power subscription and get 0.43p per kw which is half the price of any competition. The rapid chargers always work great first time, i do everything from inside the car on the app the just hop out to plug in. Chargers are in my main areas but would like more ionity charging stations in future.

September 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

wonderfull app

wonderfull app, giver best estimate with car selection, i driver with ID3 and it giver better estimate then VW self.

August 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling App & Charging Experience

Appallingly App & Charging Experience:350KW charging looked ideal, tried for 30+ minutes to get the App & Website to work. Chargers 3 & 5 started & immediately stopped. ionity charged three lots of £40 "holding charge". Whichever Marketing Genius decided that building an app & forcing new customers to download instead of simple debit or credit card tap & pay solution should ask their university for a refund of their tuition fees! "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." AVOID IONITY! However many £millions Ionity spent on their network is somewhat negated by hundreds (thousands?) of users telling their family, friends and business contacts to avoid Ionity charging at all costs. Ionity Marketing Director - are you reading these reviews? If not, then you should be! Paul H - MD Hosted Phone Supplier

August 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Difficult to use and insecure

There are two problems with this company. It is difficult to charge your car unless you have a charge card. Their connection process is complex, and you cannot swipe a credit card. You have to enter your card details. They say their system is foolproof but I have been charged for a car charge that I didn't make. I wasn't even in the area. So they have allowed a thief to access my card details. They denied all responsibility and said I had approved the charge. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m very surprised to read all the bad…

I’m very surprised to read all the bad reviews. I have used ionity since I got my first EV in March this year and I find it extremely reliable and convenient Stations are always clean, next to cafes, or alternatives
I used motorway and non motorways stations in the Uk and France and only once I had to wait for a charger to become available (less than 10 mins)
Charging speed had been pretty constitent, and as expected (people should check their car charging speed before claiming they are being ripped off)
I don’t pay the standing charge (£40) as I have a ionity account but petrol stations preauthorise £120 per filling these days so what’s the difference?
A few times a charger was faulty but it wasn’t too difficult to move to another one next to it (never stopped at a petrol station to find out they don’t have any diesel at a given pump or else?)
I really can’t fault the service from ionity
Pricing in the uk is quite significantly more than France (45p per kWh in the Uk compared to 31 cents (or 27p) in France. That’s my only criticism.
Will continue to use ionity, with a very high chance that I won’t use any other providers…
I charge at home for day to day use but I have done many long distance trips for work and leisure (around 2000 miles return every time ) with no issues!
I ve seen so many other station form other providers that look so gloomy, dirty or malfunctioning (zap map gives you a good oversight of what’s working or not and ionity is pretty good on that point)
Happy (silent) motoring

August 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overly complicated

Overly complicated, scan this, scan that, then just won’t charge anyway. Chargers designed by an IT department with little regard for the user. Little tip Ionity, design so you can plug in, scan your card and walk away.
Done trying them now, life’s too short to mess around with such a poorly designed system.

August 4, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Ionity if you have an option

4 weeks after taking the £40 hold on my card, no refund. Customer service dreadful.... telling me I have wrong card number. I have sent them proof including their own system invoice. Three emails and a frustrating call to Customer Service..and still no resolution. Do not use this company if possible

June 22, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Generally works very well

Generally works very well, especially now that the old Tritium Ionity chargers are increasingly being phased out.

Well-priced if you buy their cheap subscription, which has no commitments in terms of minimum length.

July 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

tap to pay failed on all units at this…

tap to pay failed on all units at this location (maidstone units 71 72 5 6 etc)
i phoned the hot line (its not hot its slow)
they could only talk about nfc prepaid cards or using real credit cards
tap to pay using samsung pay using any of my cards would not authorise
reason unknown

July 4, 2025
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