IONNA, the EV charging network founded by eight major automakers, has announced a strategic partnership with convenience and mobility brand Circle K to expand high-power EV charging access across the United States.
The collaboration aims to expand to more than 350 sites featuring Rechargeries @ Circle K, combining IONNA’s charging technology with Circle K’s nationwide footprint.
IONNA will assume operation of Circle K’s existing U.S. charging portfolio and upgrade approximately 85 existing sites, while also accelerating new deployments at high-traffic Circle K locations where no chargers currently exist.
“Circle K’s scale, customer focus, and quality of location make them an ideal partner as we rapidly expand high-power charging where drivers already want to stop,” said Aaron Wolff, COO of IONNA, in a statement.
The first Rechargeries @ Circle K will begin serving customers by the end of 2026. Drivers will have access to charging speeds of up to 400 kW with both NACS and CCS compatibility.
The partnership advances IONNA’s mission to build 30,000 high-power charging bays by 2030.
Håkon Stiksrud, VP of Global eMobility at Circle K, added, “At Circle K, our ambition is to make EV charging as easy and convenient as possible for our customers. Partnering with IONNA enables us to scale high-power charging quickly at locations drivers already trust—combining fast, reliable charging with a great food and beverage experience.”
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