EV charging network IONNA, the joint venture founded by the world’s leading automakers, announced it is transitioning from public beta to full-scale national release.
The partnership includes BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota.
It has also opened its first-ever HQ and Customer Experience Lab, a hub “dedicated to ongoing testing, innovation, and unwavering commitment to a driver-first experience” in Durham, NC, according to a statement.
Automaker vehicle fleets and everyday drivers helped stress-test the IONNA network after a testing phase in late 2024. The testing included more than 4,400 charging sessions on over 80 unique vehicle models and dispensed almost 63,000 kilowatt-hours of energy.
As a result, the company refined its hardware, software, and customer experience to support its nationwide expansion; it has since announced over 100 contracted sites nationwide.
It plans deploy over 1,000 live charging bays across the U.S. by the end of 2025 and build 30,000 over the next five years.
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