The company is a joint venture of seven of the world's foremost automakers: BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. With Seth Cutler, newly appointed as the CEO, Ionna aims to become one of the most accessible and reliable high-powered charging networks in North America with plans to deploy at least 30,000 chargers.
Cutler brings a wealth of experience in electric mobility and charging to shape the joint venture right from the start. In his role as senior VP of technical operations at EV Connect, Cutler drastically expanded the network of charging station manufacturers. Most recently serving as the president and chief operations officer, he started several initiatives to transform the company from a ‘start-up’ to a ‘scale-up’ phase.
Ionna’s charging network will be accessible to all electric vehicles with NACS or CCS connectors and aims to provide a seamless, vehicle-integrated, best-in-class charging experience. This will be realised by providing various amenities, such as restrooms, food service, and retail operations nearby or within the same complex, digital integration, and appealing locations. Customers can expect convenient locations that will come with canopies wherever possible to focus on unprecedented customer comfort and charging ease even further. The network's functions and services will facilitate seamless integration with participating automakers' in-vehicle and in-app experiences, encompassing reservations, intelligent route planning and navigation, payment applications, transparent energy management, and additional features.
Ionna’s charging stations are intended to be powered by renewable energy, and backed by the combined quality, reliability, and resources of the world's leading automakers. The company plans to establish a minimum of 30,000 high-powered charging stations strategically positioned throughout North America. The joint venture anticipates opening its first charging stations in the United States this year, with plans for expansion into Canada at a later stage. Each site will feature multiple high-powered chargers to facilitate long-distance journeys, aligning with the sustainability strategies of all seven automakers
