Ionna, the automaker-backed charging network, is ramping up its ambitious rollout across the U.S. after completing its initial testing phase. The network — backed by eight major automakers including BMW, GM, Honda, and Toyota — aims to install 30,000 charging spots by 2030.
The company’s first location, a converted gas station in Apex, N.C. that Ionna calls a “Rechargery,” has already processed more than 4,400 charging sessions. These initial tests, which delivered nearly 63,000 kWh of power across 80 different EV models, helped validate the network’s reliability before its national expansion.
Toyota joined the venture in 2024, strengthening the coalition that aims to challenge Tesla’s Supercharger network dominance in North America. The network’s expansion comes at a time when Tesla’s own charging network growth has shown some inconsistency.
Drivers won’t just get a charge — they’ll get convenience. New locations will feature Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology, letting customers grab snacks without waiting in checkout lines. The network is also expanding its Plug & Charge compatibility, making the charging process more streamlined.
This is just the beginning.
Ionna has already secured contracts for more than 100 charging locations nationwide. New sites are under construction in Houston, Texas; Abilene, Kansas; and Wilcox, Arizona, adding to six existing construction projects. Each charging bay can be equipped with either CCS or NACS connectors, ensuring compatibility with virtually every EV on the market.
The network’s immediate goal is ambitious — bringing 1,000 new charging bays online by the end of 2024. It’s a significant step toward their larger 2030 target, which was first announced when the joint venture launched in 2023.
