Durham, NC (October 3, 2024) – IONNA, the charging
network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers: BMW, General
Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota,
announced they have broken ground on the first IONNA ‘Rechargery.’
In the thriving heart of Apex, North Carolina, just a few miles from
its previously
announced headquarters and customer experience lab, IONNA breaks
ground on its first charging site, transforming a historic district
gas station into a new Rechargery. A first of many for IONNA and a
first of its kind for North Carolina.
A NEW FAMILIAR EXPERIENCE, INSIDE AND OUT
This metro site is perfectly situated to serve local and traveling
customers within the Triangle. Providing 10 covered parking bays,
protected from the elements and accessible to both CCS and NACS, the
charging ports will be capable of up to 400kW and 800+ Volts.
The site will host an indoor driver’s lounge, offering secure access
to bathrooms, coffee service, food/beverage, and WIFI to relax or work
while your vehicle charges. Additionally, outdoor and pet-friendly
amenities will be just a few steps away.
WHAT IS OLD IS NEW AGAIN
A symbolic first, IONNA’s initial Rechargery will be in the historic
district of a quintessential American town built around a railroad
steam engine refill pond, which the workers called Apex. A name that
lives on to this day. In keeping with the town's evolving
transportation roots, and almost 100 years after one of Apex's first
gas stations opened to the community, IONNA will restore the building
and its land to bring the 'Apex of charging' to the “Peak of Good
Living”, the town’s present-day motto.
GROWING THE LEADERSHIP TEAM
IONNA also announced the appointment of Jackie Slope as Chief
Technology Officer.
Jackie comes to IONNA with over 15 years’ experience in Sports and
Entertainment, where she held multiple leadership roles, spearheading
customer experience at iconic properties including Crypto.com Arena
and Madison Square Garden. Jackie will oversee the strategic
deployment of hardware, software and experiential technologies,
building out processes to enable a frictionless customer experience.
“I am excited to join the IONNA family,” said Jackie Slope, CTO of
IONNA. “Having spent my career raising the bar around the customer
experience I am excited to find ways to innovate and elevate the
charging experience by serving the customer above all else in this new
and exciting industry.”
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About IONNA
IONNA is a rising joint venture founded by eight of the world’s
biggest automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai,
Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota. Purpose-built to lead,
innovate, create, and drive forward a redefinition of charging as an
end-to-end integrated customer experience. Delivering this mission by
developing and deploying a trailblazing nationwide network of charging
stations with cutting-edge technology, retail integration, amenities,
and unparalleled customer service. Enabling urban and long-distance EV
mobility for all with over 30,000 ultra-fast-and-reliable charging
points by 2030. IONNA will provide the coverage drivers need, the
reliability they deserve, and the amenities they crave.
For more information, please visit https://ionna.com
Media Contact: media@ionna.com
