Charged EVs | New EV charging network backed by 7 major automakers begins operations in North America

Again in July 2023, a bunch of seven main automakers announced plans to form a public charging joint venture alongside the traces of the European consortium Ionity. EV followers welcomed the plan to deploy some 30,000 quick charging stations all through North America, however we’ve heard little or no since.

Now the enterprise has a reputation: IONNA. What’s extra, it has acquired approval from regulatory authorities, and has formally commenced operations. The JV expects to open its first charging stations within the US in 2024, and plans to increase to Canada at a later stage.

IONNA is a three way partnership of seven automakers: BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis. Its charging community will probably be accessible to all EVs with CCS or NACS (Tesla) connectors.

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IONNA goals to supply “a seamless, vehicle-integrated, best-in-class charging expertise.” Every charging station will function a number of high-powered chargers, and websites could have facilities similar to relaxation rooms, meals service and retail operations “close by or inside the identical complicated.” Canopies to guard drivers from the weather will probably be offered “wherever attainable,” and the community “will facilitate seamless integration with taking part automakers’ in-vehicle and in-app experiences.”

IONNA has appointed EV business veteran Seth Cutler as its CEO. Seth was previously Senior VP of Technical Operations at EV Connect. He began his profession at GE, and later labored at Electrify America.

“I’m honored to guide IONNA and work alongside these esteemed automakers in shaping the way forward for electrical mobility,” stated CEO Cutler. “Our shared dedication to creating an in depth, high-powered charging community displays our dedication to revolutionizing the whole EV charging expertise and serving to to drive widespread EV adoption.”

Supply: IONNA