IONNA EV CHARGING NETWORK IS LIVE! HERE IS WHAT WE LEARNED AT THE GRAND OPENING

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The grand opening of IONNA's charging network in Apex, North Carolina, marks a significant collaborative effort by eight major automakers to bolster EV infrastructure. The network aims for reliability and a superior customer experience, with plans to deploy 30,000 charging bays by 2030. The station features Alpitronic HYC 400 chargers capable of up to 400 kW, split between two stalls for 200 kW each, supporting both 400V and 1000V EVs. Pricing will be site-specific with dynamic rates. A key takeaway is IONNA's commitment to a seamless experience, including future integration of Amazon's 'just walk out' technology for convenience stores at select locations and support for Plug & Charge. While the automakers fund IONNA, it operates as a separate entity, suggesting no special rates for their own brand owners. The initiative is seen as crucial for supporting automaker investments in EVs and driving adoption.