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Ionity Gives 5 kWh Credits to Drivers Who Stop at 80% or Charge Overnight

Aimed at shortening waits at busy highway fast chargers, the scheme uses small app credits and session rules to nudge drivers toward quicker or off‑peak charging.

Overview

  • Ionity rolled out the Fast Lane Reward this week, offering a 5 kWh credit for sessions that start in daytime and end around 80 percent state of charge.
  • A separate 5 kWh credit is available for charging that begins between 22:00 and 06:00, with both offers appearing in the Ionity app under Credits & Rewards and applying automatically to the next session.
  • Both incentives require a minimum draw of 40 kWh per charging session and use app notifications to tell drivers when the target charge level is reached.
  • The 5 kWh credit is worth roughly €3.40 for non‑subscription customers at Ionity’s current €0.68/kWh rate, which effectively excludes many smaller‑battery EVs from qualifying.
  • Ionity operates over 6,000 chargers in 24 European countries and says it will refine and add incentives beyond the summer, though specific offers may vary by market and be time‑limited.