Durham, N.C. – October 11, 2026 -- IONNA, the charging network founded by eight automakers including Toyota, has surpassed 180 live charging sites across the United States, more than doubling its footprint since the start of 2026.
IONNA tops J.D. Power ranking among DC fast chargers in first eligible year
The network took the top ranking among DC fast chargers in the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study in its first year of eligibility. IONNA says its growth is built on coverage, reliability and amenities.
Circle K partnership delivers 40 live charging locations since April
Since announcing its strategic partnership with Circle K earlier this year, IONNA has brought 40 Circle K charging locations online. The sites extend the network into one of America's largest convenience retail networks.
CEO Seth Cutler said the industry has treated charging scale and quality as a tradeoff, and that IONNA's growth and first-place ranking show drivers can expect both.
Network supports 19 partner apps after adding Toyota, Lexus, Presto, ChargeHub and EV Connect
IONNA has chosen not to build a proprietary app. It relies on integrations with third-party platforms, and the number of supported partner apps has grown to 19. The latest additions are Toyota and Lexus apps, Presto, ChargeHub and EV Connect.
Plug & Charge capabilities for certain Toyota and Lexus models are coming soon.
Toyota executive backs IONNA's customer focus
Thibaut de Barros Conti, vice president of Business Development at Toyota Motor North America, said IONNA's agility and customer-centricity align with Toyota's goals of delivering world-class experiences and enabling mobility for all.
IONNA is a joint venture of BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota.