What if recharging your EV wasn’t a boring necessity, but a delicious excuse to pause and enjoy real Italian coffee? In a country where espresso is a ritual and cinnamon adds a warm twist to even the simplest cappuccino, every charging stop can turn into a sensory experience. We’ve created a route from Milan to Naples where you’ll find not only reliable EV chargers — but also cozy cafés serving spiced coffee with character.
Picture this: you pull into a cobblestoned piazza, plug in your EV, and step into a charming café overlooking a cathedral. As your car charges, you sip a marocchino with cinnamon while overhearing someone at the next table chat about their grandmother’s lasagna. Now that’s la dolce vita.
🚗☕ Route: Milan → Bologna → Florence → Rome → Naples
Milan: Urban energy meets spicy comfort
- ☕ Café: Cafezal Specialty Coffee (Via Solferino, 27)
- ⭐ What to try: cappuccino with cinnamon and a dusting of cocoa
- ⚡ Charger: Fast Charger Enel X — Porta Garibaldi Parking
- 🌇 Stroll suggestion: the artsy Brera district is perfect post-coffee and pre-drive
Cafezal blends specialty coffee culture with Italian style. Watching the baristas work their magic while sipping cinnamon-laced cappuccino? A Milanese moment worth savoring.
Bologna: Tradition in a cup, arches all around
- ☕ Café: Caffè Terzi (Via Guglielmo Oberdan, 10d)
- ⭐ What to try: marocchino alla cannella — espresso with milk foam and cinnamon
- ⚡ Charger: BeCharge — Via Marconi, 45
- 🧭 Don’t miss: a walk under the iconic porticoes to Piazza Maggiore
Bologna is a city that makes coffee feel like home. Terzi’s spiced marocchino and welcoming vibe make it the perfect place to recharge both you and your EV.
Florence: Renaissance vibes and coffee as art
- ☕ Café: Ditta Artigianale (Via dei Neri, 32)
- ⭐ What to try: cold brew with cinnamon syrup and a twist of orange zest
- ⚡ Charger: Duferco Charging — Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia
- 🌉 Atmosphere: take in the view over the Arno and grab a bag of beans to go
This café blends trend and tradition, with passion in every pour. The aroma of cinnamon and Florentine air makes for an unforgettable combo.
Rome: History in every sip
- ☕ Café: Sciascia Caffè 1919 (Via Fabio Massimo, 80a)
- ⭐ What to try: espresso with cinnamon and a dash of liqueur (not if you’re driving!)
- ⚡ Charger: Enel X Way — Villa Borghese Garage
- 🏛️ Tip: grab your coffee to-go and enjoy it near the Pantheon
One of the city’s oldest cafés, where cinnamon isn’t just a spice — it’s part of the ritual. The ideal Roman recharge spot.
Naples: Southern warmth with a chocolate-cinnamon finish
- ☕ Café: Gran Caffè Gambrinus (Via Chiaia, 1/2)
- ⭐ What to try: neapolitan moka — strong coffee with dark chocolate and cinnamon
- ⚡ Charger: Fastned — Via Marina
- 🌊 Must-do: take a stroll along the seafront and soak up the southern spirit
Naples is all about passion and flavor. At legendary Gambrinus, their chocolatey cinnamon twist on moka is the perfect finale to your journey.
🎁 Coffee souvenirs along the way
- Ask for whole beans to go — many cafés roast their own blends
- Check local markets for cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in pouches or jars
- Gourmet stores like Eataly or La Rinascente sell coffee gift sets to recreate the magic at home
⚡️ Travel tips
- Use apps like PlugShare, NextCharge, and Enel X Way to plan your charging stops
- Charging takes time? Perfect — enjoy dessert, people-watching, and city views
- No car? Rent an EV via services like ShareNow or Zity (available in Milan and Rome), or go through Rentalcars or DiscoverCars
🔗 Useful links
- kw-kilowat.com — EV charging tips, travel guides and tools
- PlugShare — European charging station map
- NextCharge — EV routing and station finder for Italy
🎯 Final Thoughts
Italy is where coffee is an art form and travel is a lifestyle. Add an EV and a touch of cinnamon, and you’ve got a road trip that energizes, inspires, and leaves a lasting (and delicious) memory.
Battery full, cup full — let’s hit the road!