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IONNA* said today that is planning an outlay of more than $250 million in infrastructure across California during the next three years.**
“This week’s expansion into California is a snapshot of the national momentum IONNA has built in under a year’s time,” said Seth Cutler, Chief Executive Officer of IONNA. ‘IONNA Speed’ isn’t just about how quickly we grow, but also how we deliver, and the IONNA team consistently operates with a driver-first mentality to elevate the charging experience. Every new Rechargery reflects our commitment to providing the coverage, quality, and reliability our drivers deserve.”
The joint venture that aspires to create a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is increasing its presence in California . This was first announced last May.* Concluding a week-long kickoff tour of Rechargery stations across major metropolitan cities in California, IONNA marked a “significant milestone” with kickoff ceremonies in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster. This represent only a small number of the more than 1000 bays now contracted across California. These locations bring IONNA’s total network to just over 4000 bays contracted across the US. This is a switch so to speak in the company’s focus from building to eventually turning on power for the 1100 bays currently in construction in the U.S.
“With five of the eight founding automakers already integrated with Plug & Charge (BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes) and three more planned by end of 2026 (Honda, Stellantis, Toyota), we now welcome Rivian and Ford vehicles into the fold. Each Rechargery station allows for seamless, automatic charging as a fully integrated partner with Rivian and full-fledged member of Ford’s BlueOval™ Charge Network,” IONNA said.
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**About IONNA
IONNA is joint venture founded by eight of the world’s largest 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 charging 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,” is what the JV claims.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
IONNA Plans $250M Outlay in California EV Charging
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IONNA* said today that is planning an outlay of more than $250 million in infrastructure across California during the next three years.**
“This week’s expansion into California is a snapshot of the national momentum IONNA has built in under a year’s time,” said Seth Cutler, Chief Executive Officer of IONNA. ‘IONNA Speed’ isn’t just about how quickly we grow, but also how we deliver, and the IONNA team consistently operates with a driver-first mentality to elevate the charging experience. Every new Rechargery reflects our commitment to providing the coverage, quality, and reliability our drivers deserve.”
The joint venture that aspires to create a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is increasing its presence in California . This was first announced last May.* Concluding a week-long kickoff tour of Rechargery stations across major metropolitan cities in California, IONNA marked a “significant milestone” with kickoff ceremonies in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose, and Westminster. This represent only a small number of the more than 1000 bays now contracted across California. These locations bring IONNA’s total network to just over 4000 bays contracted across the US. This is a switch so to speak in the company’s focus from building to eventually turning on power for the 1100 bays currently in construction in the U.S.
“With five of the eight founding automakers already integrated with Plug & Charge (BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia and Mercedes) and three more planned by end of 2026 (Honda, Stellantis, Toyota), we now welcome Rivian and Ford vehicles into the fold. Each Rechargery station allows for seamless, automatic charging as a fully integrated partner with Rivian and full-fledged member of Ford’s BlueOval™ Charge Network,” IONNA said.
*AutoInformed on
**About IONNA
IONNA is joint venture founded by eight of the world’s largest 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 charging 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,” is what the JV claims.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.