Electric car rental in Igoumenitsa, collected right at the ferry
IonVolt is a small, owner-run rental company with a fleet that is 100% electric. You step off the ferry, take the keys at the port, and drive Thesprotia’s coast almost in silence — for about half of what petrol would cost.
- Free port pickup, open 24 hours
- All automatic
- Delivery to Sivota & airports
- Owner-run, no call centre
*At July 2026 fuel prices; see the calculator below.
Arriving by ferry? This is how pickup works
Igoumenitsa is the second-busiest passenger port on the Adriatic, and most people renting here have just come off an overnight crossing from Ancona, Bari, Brindisi or Venice, or the short hop from Corfu. That arrival is where a rental goes right or wrong.
Message ahead
Send IonVolt your ferry name and arrival time on WhatsApp. That is all they need.
Walk off the ferry
The car is waiting at the port, free of charge. No shuttle, no taxi to a depot outside town, no desk that closed twenty minutes before you docked.
Take the keys, go
A short briefing on charging if it is your first electric car, then straight to Sivota, Parga or the Acheron.
IonVolt is listed as open 24 hours on Google (checked 24 October 2026) and the phone line is answered around the clock, so a late or early ferry is never a problem. Adriatic ferries dock at hours that suit nobody: send your ferry name and arrival time and the handover is arranged around the boat.
Before you sail: port guide · ferry routes to Corfu & Italy · where to stay near the port, if you would rather collect the car in daylight.
What will your trip actually cost?
Move the slider. Same drive, petrol small car against an IonVolt electric car.
Assumptions: petrol car 6.5 L/100 km; EV 15 kWh/100 km; unleaded 95 at €1.988/L (national average, Fuel Price Observatory, 22 July 2026); public AC €0.40/kWh and DC €0.52/kWh on the PPC/DEI blue network; overnight charging ~€0.19/kWh. Ten days and 700 km: roughly €90 in petrol against €42 on public charging, and nearer €20 if your accommodation lets you plug in.
Four electric cars, four kinds of trip
All automatic, all with current driver-assistance systems. Range depends on the battery version of your particular car, so confirm it when you book.
Hyundai Inster
The clever small one: an A-segment electric crossover with sliding rear seats. The easiest car to park in Sivota in August.
- Battery
- 42 kWh / 49 kWh Long Range
- Fast charging
- up to 120 kW DC, 10–80% ≈ 30 min
- Best for
- Couples, city driving, tight parking
BYD Dolphin Surf
Small and agile — made for Perdika’s lanes and a quick run to Drepano beach.
- Battery
- 30 kWh / 43.2 kWh
- Fast charging
- DC supported
- Best for
- Solo travellers, short beach hops
BYD Dolphin
The value family choice: a five-door hatchback with a 345 L boot and 427 km of WLTP range. Right for Ioannina or Meteora.
- Battery
- 60.4 kWh
- Fast charging
- 88 kW DC, 10–80% ≈ 35–40 min
- Best for
- Families of four, long inland days
Leapmotor B10
A compact electric SUV with fast DC charging (30–80% in 18 min) and higher ground clearance for Zagori and the Vikos Gorge.
- Battery
- 56.2 kWh / 67.1 kWh
- Fast charging
- up to 168 kW DC, 30–80% ≈ 18 min
- Best for
- Mountains, four adults with luggage
How far can you go? Day trips from Igoumenitsa
Return distance as a share of the Inster’s 327 km WLTP range. Real-world range is lower than WLTP, so treat the bar as a ceiling, and plan a top-up when it turns amber.
Charging in Igoumenitsa and Epirus, honestly
At the port
PPC/DEI blue units sit at Terminal 1 (Agion Apostolon) and Terminal 3 (Ladochori).
In town
Local points are AC: ideal for topping up overnight or over dinner.
On the motorway
The nearest high-power DC charging is on the A2 Egnatia Odos, heading east toward Ioannina.
Across Epirus
More than 250 public charging stations from Ioannina and Preveza to Arta and the coastal towns.
Practical tips
- Type 2 cable: confirm that IonVolt puts one in the boot for AC posts.
- Apps: install DEI blue / PPC blue, PlugShare and Chargemap before you arrive.
- Idle fees: unplug as soon as charging ends — about €0.12 per minute.
See live charging stations in Igoumenitsa on Chargemap
Pickup and delivery
- 🚢 Igoumenitsa port — free pickup and drop-off
- 🏢 IonVolt office — Agion Apostolon 145, walking distance from the port
- 🏖️ Sivota, Plataria, Perdika — delivery to your accommodation
- ✈️ Ioannina Airport (IOA) — about 105 km east via the Egnatia Odos
- ✈️ Preveza / Aktion Airport (PVK) — about 100 km south
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When a petrol car is the better call
We recommend IonVolt, but choose petrol if:
- you are doing non-stop 400+ km days with no time for a 20-minute fast-charge stop;
- you plan to cross into Albania — Sarandë and Butrint need special insurance and the EV network there is limited;
- your accommodation is in a remote village with no charger and you have an intense driving schedule.
Need petrol, a 4×4 or a van? Compare both local companies in our car rental guide.
First time in an electric car?
IonVolt guides you by message, and charging is easy at public stations, hotels and apartments, with apps like PlugShare and DEI blue. Most people stop thinking about it after the first day.
Electric car rental in Igoumenitsa — FAQ
Can I pick up the car at Igoumenitsa port?
Yes, free of charge, at any hour: IonVolt is open 24 hours (Google listing, checked 24 October 2026). Send your ferry name and arrival time.
Are all the cars automatic?
Yes. Every IonVolt car is an automatic electric car, so there is no clutch and nothing to learn.
How much cheaper is an electric car?
At July 2026 prices, roughly half. A 700 km trip costs about €90 in petrol against about €42 on public charging, and nearer €20 if you charge overnight where you stay.
Can I reach Sivota, Parga or the Acheron on one charge?
Easily — Sivota is about 24 km, Parga and the Acheron about 50 km. Even Ioannina and back (about 200 km) fits the larger batteries; see the day-trip bars above.
Where do I charge?
At PPC/DEI blue points in the port, AC points in town, DC chargers on the Egnatia Odos and over 250 public stations across Epirus. Install DEI blue, PlugShare and Chargemap first.
Is a charging cable included?
Confirm with IonVolt that a Type 2 cable is in the boot for AC posts.
Can I take the car to Albania?
Not without special insurance, and Albania’s charging network is limited. Choose a petrol car for that trip.
Do you deliver to Sivota or the airports?
Yes: Sivota, Plataria and Perdika to your accommodation, and Ioannina and Preveza airports.
Is it suitable for mountain roads?
The Leapmotor B10 has higher ground clearance and fast DC charging, which makes it the pick for Zagori and the Vikos Gorge.
How do I book?
Directly with IonVolt by WhatsApp, phone, email or its website. IgoumenitsaSTAY takes no commission and no payment.
Plan the rest of your trip
Fleet, hours and charging details checked October 2026 on IonVolt’s website and listings; confirm current terms when you book. IgoumenitsaSTAY is an independent local guide and works with selected local car rental providers; you book and pay directly with the company.
