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IONNA Commits Over $250 Million to California EV Charging as Rollout Accelerates

The automaker-backed network frames its California push as a driver-first rollout featuring seamless Plug & Charge access.

Overview

  • IONNA staged kickoff ceremonies in San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, San Jose and Westminster, naming the Westminster Rechargery Beacon its first flagship site.
  • The company reports more than 1,000 charging bays contracted in California and just over 4,000 contracted nationwide, with over 1,100 bays live or under construction in the U.S.
  • Plug & Charge now works with vehicles from BMW, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes‑Benz, Rivian and Ford, with Honda, Stellantis and Toyota slated to integrate by the end of 2026.
  • A California EV Education Program will pair station openings with on‑site events run with local dealerships and EV groups to support new drivers.
  • Formed by eight automakers, the joint venture positions California as a core buildout market while maintaining a stated goal of more than 30,000 ultra‑fast charging points by 2030.