IONNA EV Charging Expands to 350+ Circle K Stations
▼ Summary
– IONNA is partnering with Circle K to bring its “Rechargery” charging experience to over 350 of the retailer’s US locations.
– The network will start by upgrading 85 existing Circle K charging sites, with the first locations opening by the end of this year.
– IONNA was founded in 2023 by eight major automakers with a goal to deploy 30,000 high-speed chargers across the US by 2030.
– As of now, there are 108 operational IONNA locations offering a combined 375 NACS and 658 CCS charging plugs.
– Partnering with sites that already have some chargers helps speed up deployment by mitigating lengthy permitting delays.
A major new partnership is set to significantly expand access to high-speed EV charging across the United States. The IONNA charging network, a joint venture formed by eight leading automakers, has announced a collaboration with convenience store giant Circle K. This deal will bring IONNA’s branded Rechargery experience to more than 350 Circle K locations nationwide. The rollout will begin by integrating 85 existing Circle K charging sites into the IONNA network, with the first upgraded stations expected to be operational before the end of this year. The company indicates this initial phase will be followed by additional scale in 2027.
IONNA was established in 2023 through a coalition of automotive manufacturers including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota. The consortium’s ambitious goal is to deploy 30,000 high-speed chargers across North America by the end of the decade, with its first stations having launched last year. According to the latest data from the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator, the network currently operates 108 locations offering a combined 375 NACS and 658 CCS connectors.
This strategic move with Circle K addresses a critical bottleneck in EV infrastructure development: lengthy permitting delays. By partnering with established sites that already possess some electrical infrastructure and zoning approvals, IONNA can accelerate its expansion timeline. Leveraging existing locations allows for a faster and more efficient build-out compared to developing entirely new sites from the ground up, helping to close gaps in the fast-charging infrastructure more rapidly.
(Source: Ars Technica)
