Ionity and Porsche ramp up charging network expansion

Ionity, operator of the largest network of high-performance charging stations in Europe, is ramping up its expansion plans.

The firm intends to increase the total number of charging sites from the current 400 to more than than 1,000.

By 2025, the number of charging sites is expected to rise from the current 400 to more than 1,000. This will result in about 7,000 charging points - more than four times as many as the current 1,500.

The Ionity network uses the European charging standard Combined Charging System. The 800V technology in the charging stations means that the network can be used to charge the Porsche Taycan at its full potential of up to 270kW. By using the Porsche Charging Service, Taycan drivers also benefit from a standardised and significantly discounted price at Ionity fast-charging stations.

Porsche Charging Service gives drivers access to charging points across the globe owned by various providers, including Ionity. Currently, almost 200,000 charging points are connected in Europe, across 20 countries. Among them are around 6,500 charging points with a charging capacity of more than 50kW DC. In addition to the network of the Ionity joint venture, Porsche is planning to set up its own fast-charging stations along Europe's most important transport routes.

With Porsche Destination Charging, customers can charge their electric and plug-in hybrid Porsche models for free at the most popular locations. The programme now provides more than 2,700 AC charging points in over 70 countries, including at selected hotels, restaurants, airports, shopping centres, sports clubs and marinas. Further expansion of the network is in full swing.