IONNA, a three way partnership devoted to establishing a high-powered EV charging community throughout North America, has formally obtained the inexperienced mild from regulatory authorities to start operations. Introduced in July 2023, IONNA represents a major collaboration amongst seven international automakers: BMW, Normal Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. The brand new charging community purpose to supply an intensive EV charging infrastructure and a strong various to Tesla’s supremacy within the sector.

Heading this enterprise is Seth Cutler, the newly appointed Chief Govt Officer of IONNA. Cutler will steer IONNA in the direction of its purpose of deploying at the least 30,000 chargers. Earlier than taking the helm at IONNA, he served because the Senior Vice President of Technical Operations at EV Join. He additionally beforehand labored at Electrify America and Normal Electrical (GE).

Appropriate with NACS and CCS Connectors

IONNA’s charging community shall be suitable with all electrical autos which have NACS or CCS connectors. To reinforce buyer satisfaction, IONNA plans to incorporate facilities comparable to restrooms, meals providers, and retail retailers both close by or throughout the charging station complexes, alongside digital options and engaging places.

Moreover, the community will provide a complete suite of providers for a clean expertise, together with reservation capabilities, sensible routing, in-app navigation and funds, clear power administration, and extra, guaranteeing a seamless reference to the digital ecosystems of collaborating automobile producers.

A Purpose of 30,000 Chargers

Dedicated to sustainability, IONNA’s stations will primarily use renewable power sources. The purpose is to arrange at the least 30,000 high-powered chargers throughout North America, strategically situated to assist long-distance journey. The initiative will kick off in the US in 2024, with subsequent growth into Canada.