IONNA, the charging network backed by seven major automakers, announced a planned investment of up to $250 million to accelerate its California expansion, including multiple new Rechargery stations and enhanced vehicle integration across participating OEM brands. The company confirmed it has secured all necessary funding for its initial California deployments and is ramping development activities as part of its broader mission to support accessible, reliable, and user-friendly high-power charging for EV drivers.
According to IONNA, the capital commitment will enable the company to advance sites already under construction and bring additional projects into its near-term development queue. The company noted that its first California Rechargery at Baker, announced earlier this year, is on track for completion in Q1 2026. With the new funding, IONNA will add Rechargery stations in Buttonwillow, along State Route 58 in Kern County, and in Tejon Ranch, creating new charging coverage across heavily traveled corridors. These stations are designed to provide high-power charging, amenities, and compatibility with a wide range of EV models.
IONNA stated that it is working closely with its member automakers — BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis — to accelerate integration of the IONNA app, charging functionality, and the NACS standard into vehicles across the seven brands. This integration includes plug-and-charge features and navigation-based routing to IONNA locations. The company said these capabilities are beginning to roll out as part of coordinated product and software updates.
IONNA also reported that it has secured support from the California Energy Commission and several utility partners to streamline interconnection timelines and address infrastructure requirements for its growing charging footprint. The company highlighted that its pipeline of stations across the United States continues to expand, with California serving as one of its anchor markets.
The company reiterated its goal to deploy at least 30,000 high-power chargers across North America by 2030. As California demand continues to increase, IONNA said its expanded development plan and investment will help the network scale to meet usage needs while supporting statewide zero-emission transportation efforts.
