- IONNA moves from public beta to full-scale national release
- Over 100 sites contracted since launching in February 2024
- Deploying over 1,000 live charging bays and enabling EV road trips
across the U.S. by the end of 2025
- Cutting-edge Amazon AI-powered ‘Just Walk Out’ convenience stores
to debut at select locations
Durham, North Carolina, USA - IONNA, the joint venture founded by the
world’s leading automakers - BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai,
Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis, and Toyota - today announces its
transition from public beta to full-scale national release. This
milestone marks a historic moment for the American road, as eight
global automakers join at the first ever IONNA Rechargery in Apex, NC,
and new HQ and Customer Experience Lab in Durham, NC. A joint
ribbon-cutting event signifying an unprecedented commitment to build a
best-in-class charging network - designed, engineered, and built right
here in the USA.
Measuring Twice and Cutting Once
After a rigorous testing phase in late 2024, automaker vehicle fleets
and everyday drivers helped stress-test the IONNA network, completing
more than 4,400 charging sessions, on over 80 unique vehicle models,
and dispensing nearly 63 thousand kilowatts of energy. IONNA has
refined its hardware, software, and customer experience to confidently
step into a new phase of nationwide expansion.
To mark this next national release stage, IONNA is proud to announce
in excess of 100 contracted sites nationwide, including this week’s
opening of new Rechargeries in Houston, Texas and Abilene, Kansas,
with Willcox, Arizona joining another six additional locations under
construction today. In addition, the opening of its headquarters and
customer experience lab, a hub dedicated to ongoing testing,
innovation and unwavering commitment to a driver-first experience.
An Americana Charging Network at Scale
Since its inception, IONNA has embodied the pioneering spirit of the
American road trip - guided by freedom, reliability, and world-class
service. With plans to bring over 1,000 additional charging bays
online in 2025, IONNA is delivering on its mission to provide the
coverage drivers need, the reliability they deserve, and the amenities
they crave.
This effort is more than just deploying infrastructure; it is a
massive investment in American jobs and manufacturing. Each of the
30,000 Charging Bays built over the next 5 years representing new jobs
across the nation, cutting-edge technological innovation, and a vision
to open America’s roads to driver choice.
Rooted in American Drive & Ingenuity
Beginning in Q1 2025 at the Garner, NC location, IONNA will introduce
computer vision powered by AI and sensor fusion technology to enable
automated grab & go offerings. Made possible by closely
collaborating with Amazon and their industry leading “Just Walk Out”
technology, these cutting-edge, retail spaces will allow drivers to
grab refreshments and essentials 24/7 and without checkout lines.
IONNA will set a new standard for interoperability and ease of use in
2025. Plug & Charge technology, already available now, will grow
to include a market-leading number of automakers as the year
progresses. Through deep vehicle head unit integration, IONNA will
also enable features like smart reservations, AI-powered routing, and
in-car payments – the most integration-rich charging network in
America is on its way.
Customer Choice at the Center Stage
IONNA is redefining EV Charging with a coalition of best-in-class
retail partners, industry-leading technology, and a homegrown
workforce dedicated to raising an alternative that drivers will choose
not just out of necessity, but true choice.
About
IONNA
IONNA is a rising joint venture founded by eight of the world’s
biggest automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai,
Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota. Purpose-built to lead,
innovate, create, and drive forward a redefinition of charging as an
end-to-end integrated customer experience. Delivering this mission by
developing and deploying a trailblazing nationwide network of stations
with cutting-edge technology, retail integration, amenities, and
unparalleled customer service. Enabling urban and long-distance EV
mobility for all with over 30,000 ultra-fast-and-reliable charging
points by 2030. IONNA will provide the coverage drivers need, the
reliability they deserve, and the amenities they crave.
