IONNA MEDIA DAY 2025: ONE YEAR LATER, THE COMPANY IS HITTING ITS STRIDE

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IONNA's first official Media Day showcased a company hitting its stride, despite being only one year into its ambitious plan. The network, a collaboration of eight major automakers, is rapidly deploying high-speed DC fast chargers across North America. While currently at around 50 open sites, IONNA anticipates doubling this number by year-end, a pace significantly faster than industry benchmarks. The company emphasizes a customer-centric approach, learning from past mistakes and iterating on user experience, such as reducing credit card holds. Although an app is not currently in development, integration with PlugShare and OEM navigation systems is planned. IONNA also confirmed its commitment to its 30,000 charging bay goal by 2030, unaffected by shifts in the political climate or tax credits, underscoring the essential need for charging infrastructure for existing EVs. Expansion into Canada is on the roadmap but not a near-term priority.