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Ionna: The New EV Charging Network, Explained

EV Charging Stations app showing multiple charging networks

Ionna is a DC fast-charging network launched jointly by a coalition of major automakers, built specifically to expand reliable high-power charging infrastructure in North America.

Why automakers built their own network

Rather than relying solely on existing third-party networks, several automakers pooled resources to build Ionna with an explicit focus on high uptime, high-power stalls, and convenient highway-corridor and urban locations.

Open to any compatible vehicle

Despite being automaker-backed, Ionna stations are designed to serve any EV with a compatible connector, not just vehicles from the founding brands — similar in spirit to how most modern networks operate.

What to expect

As a newer network, Ionna's station count is still growing compared to established players like Electrify America or ChargePoint, but its stations tend to offer modern, high-power hardware from the start.

Which automakers are behind Ionna?

Ionna was formed by a coalition including several major global automakers pooling investment specifically to accelerate reliable North American fast-charging infrastructure — check the network's own listing for the current full list of backers, as membership has evolved.