{
  "id": 11033181,
  "title": "Ionna Charging Network Doubled to Over 180 Sites in 2026. Its CEO Tells Us What’s Next",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ionna-charging-network-doubled-to-over-180-sites-in-2026-its-ceo",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T21:07:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/ionna-ev-fast-charging-2026-growth-ceo-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ionna, a new EV fast-charging network in the US, has experienced remarkable growth since its launch in July 2023. The company, a joint venture among seven major automakers, has expanded its footprint to over 180 live sites nationwide, more than doubling its presence since the beginning of 2026. This expansion makes Ionna \"the largest 400-kilowatt fast charging network in the US,\" a claim worth examining.\n\nSeth Cutler, Ionna's CEO, spoke about the network's rapid expansion and new features in an interview. Ionna's first \"Rechargery,\" the brand's name for its brightly colored, retro-styled fast charging stations, opened in Apex, North Carolina, in December 2024. As of now, the network includes over 1,500 charging ports across 30 states.\n\nEach Rechargery site features plugs for both the Combined Charging System and the North American Charging Standard, reducing the need for adapters. The Rechargeries are also known for their standardization of high-powered 400-kW charging stalls, which is faster than the average EV can accept.\n\nWhile Ionna is not the largest DC fast charging network in the US, it is the largest 400-kW network. Competitors like Tesla's Supercharger, EVgo, and Electrify America have older stalls and top out at around 325-350 kW. However, Ionna's higher-powered network may be more relevant for future EVs with higher native charging speeds.\n\nA key element of Ionna's strategy is its decision not to have a proprietary app. Instead, the network works with 19 partner platforms, including Presto, ChargeHub, and EV Connect, to provide payment processing and find charging stations. Ionna supports Plug & Charge, a payment technology that allows drivers to start charging and automatically pay by plugging their car into a compatible station. The network also offers a Driver's Dashboard, accessible via a QR code on the charger, for drivers who don't want to use an app.",
  "summary": "The fast charging network founded by eight automakers is now said to be the largest 400 kW fast charging network in the US.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}