THE FIRST IONITY CHARGER IN ENGLAND! MY E-NIRO GETS JIGGY WITH IT.

EV Channels Review

This video documents the author's experience using the first IONITY charger in England, located in Maidstone. While the IONITY network promises high speeds (up to 350kW), the author's Kia e-Niro, a front-wheel-drive model, struggled to utilize this potential, topping out at around 57kW. The reviewer notes that this limitation is likely with the car rather than the charger itself, as the e-Niro is not capable of higher charging speeds. The charging process, while functional, lacked contactless payment, requiring app or guest registration. The reviewer found the charger reliable and appreciated the prospect of a unified charging network across Europe, similar to Tesla's Superchargers. However, the lack of detailed charging information in the e-Niro's system (and the absence of a dedicated app for this model) was a significant drawback, forcing the author to rely on the charger's display or guesswork. The reviewer concludes that while the IONITY charger performed its basic function, the e-Niro's charging speed and lack of app integration were disappointing.