IONNA Celebrates Second Anniversary With Bold Moves and Promises Filled

March 17, 2026 , Durham, N.C. -  IONNA, the EV-charging joint venture born of eight leading automakers, marks a milestone achievement this quarter as it celebrates its second anniversary. In just 24 months, IONNA has built a charging network fit for a road trip — live, growing and serving drivers nationwide.

Interconnection at IONNA Speed
The phrase "it takes a village" has never rung truer than in developing the IONNA network. Utilities across the country have played an integral role in bringing IONNA Rechargeries online. Alongside organizations such as EPRI and EEI, these companies deployed creative solutions and unprecedented efficiencies to bring high-powered EV-charging stations online in 2025.

Among them, 10 utilities went above and beyond to energize multiple locations in under one year. An additional 33 utilities brought a single Rechargery online in their respective service areas.

IONAA hit the ground running in 2026, energizing 212 bays with over 10 utilities, including PG&E, PSE&G and NV Energy, bringing the total count to nearly 1,000 bays live across the country.

A New Era of IONNA Value
In 2025, IONNA took a page out of its founding automakers’ playbook and made a simple, driver-first move: Friends & Family pricing for everyone. In honor of its second anniversary, IONNA doubles down, delivering even greater value to the drivers who helped build IONNA from day one.

Subject to each IONNA founding automaker’s launch, drivers will begin unlocking a full suite of benefits designed around real-world driving needs. These include everyday base discounts with no subscription required, plus optional layers for those who want more: complimentary new-vehicle charging credits, OEM subscriptions, loyalty rewards and pre-paid discounted cards. All designed to keep charging simple, transparent and undeniably worth it.

Built to reward the drivers who are shaping the network, these programs are simple, flexible and built for the long haul.

• BMW: www.ionna.com/partner/bmw/
• General Motors: www.ionna.com/partner/general-motors/
• Honda: www.ionna.com/partner/honda/
• Hyundai: www.ionna.com/partner/hyundai/
• Kia: www.ionna.com/partner/kia/
• Mercedes-Benz: www.ionna.com/partner/mercedes-benz/
• Stellantis: www.ionna.com/partner/stellantis/
• Toyota: www.ionna.com/partner/toyota/

Celebrating Two Years – and a Lifetime Ahead
With two years behind it, IONNA’s momentum is accelerating — and the numbers tell a powerful story. More than 4,700 bays are now contracted nationwide, with nearly 1,500 in construction or beyond. Across the country, drivers are experiencing more than 100 different live locations, including three, brand-new, full-scale Rechargeries in Forest Park and West Point, Georgia, as well as in Limon, Colorado. A new product offering, currently in construction in Dallas, Texas, will launch in Q2 with a second automated grab & go convenience store using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.

To mark IONNA’s second anniversary, IONNA advocates and local EV drivers came together for an unprecedented day of utilization, dispensing more than 100 MWh across the network. More than 25 locations played host to anniversary events on Saturday, February 7, and the turnout got IONNA thinking. Moments like these reinforce what it has long believed: the secret of the EV movement is the community built through shared e-mobility experiences. Turning that insight into action, every new IONNA location will open this year at $0.20/kWh for the first week — an open invitation for drivers to experience the IONNA difference firsthand.

IONNA Merch Store: Road-tested Keepsakes, Made to Travel
The IONNA brand has always centered around drivers, the open road and the little moments that turn a routine drive into an experience. IONNA believes those experiences deserve a memento.

From hats, stickers and water flasks to pullovers, layers and everyday essentials, the IONNA Merch Store reflects the best American road trips: practical, a little nostalgic and undeniably cool. As convenient as its charging network, IONNA gear is ready to ship — so the only thing drivers need to plan is their next stop. Now available for purchase. Shop the collection at shop.ionna.com.

IONNA
IONNA is a joint venture founded by eight of the world's biggest automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, 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.