IONNA to Build 30,000 EV Chargers Across North America
The joint venture between seven major automakers receives regulatory approval, appoints CEO Seth Cutler, and plans to open its first stations in 2024.
- IONNA, a joint venture between BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis, has received regulatory approval to begin operations in North America, aiming to build 30,000 EV chargers.
- The network's chargers will be compatible with all electric vehicles, featuring amenities for customer comfort and powered by renewable energy.
- Seth Cutler, with a background in EV charging networks, has been named CEO of IONNA.
- The first charging stations are expected to open in the United States in 2024, with expansion into Canada planned for a later stage.
- IONNA's initiative is part of a broader movement among automakers to address EV charging infrastructure challenges and promote electric vehicle adoption.