IONNA enters national release phase
05 February 2025
IONNA, a charging joint venture founded by the world’s leading automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota—announced its transition from public beta to full-scale national release. In the test phase, automaker vehicle fleets and everyday drivers helped stress-test the IONNA network, completing more than 4,400 charging sessions, on more than 80 unique vehicle models, and dispensing nearly 63 thousand kilowatt-hours of energy.
To mark this next national release stage, IONNA announced in excess of 100 contracted sites nationwide, including this week’s opening of new Rechargeries in Houston, Texas and Abilene, Kansas, with Willcox, Arizona. In addition, IONNA opened its headquarters and customer experience lab, a hub dedicated to ongoing testing and innovation.
Beginning in Q1 2025 at the Garner, NC location, IONNA will introduce computer-vision powered by AI and sensor fusion technology to enable automated grab & go offerings. Made possible by collaborating with Amazon and leveraging their industry leading “Just Walk Out” technology, these retail spaces will allow drivers to grab refreshments and essentials 24/7 and without checkout lines.
IONNA says it will set a new standard for interoperability and ease of use in 2025. Plug & Charge technology, already available now, will grow to include a leading number of automakers as the year progresses. Through vehicle integration, IONNA will also enable features such as AI-driven smart reservations/routing optimization, in-car payments, and other features.
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