IONNA Is Setting the New Standard for EV Charging in America

If you’ve ever wrestled with a clunky charging app, wondered if a charger will be working when you get there, or pulled into a dimly lit lot in the middle of nowhere at 2AM—IONNA gets it. And they’re out to fix it.

After the successful opening of their very first Rechargery in Apex, North Carolina late last year, IONNA has been on a tear. They’re expanding fast, and more importantly, they’re doing it right. Since Apex, they’ve opened new sites in Scranton, PA; Willoughby and Springfield, OH; Abilene, KS; and Houston, TX. That’s already a pretty solid national spread, and it doesn’t stop there.

New confirmed sites are on the way in Valdosta, GA; Garner, NC; Reynoldsburg, OH; Blue Springs, MO; WaKeeney and Goodland, KS; Belen, NM; Wilcox, AZ; Corsicana and Grand Prairie, TX (with both North and South locations), and Lewisville, TX. And if you’re in Everett, WA; Daytona Beach, FL; Blaine, MN; Tallahassee, Bradenton, or Oviedo, FL—permits are in, so expect official announcements soon. (Shoutout to AlejandroEV66 on X for finding all these permits)

But what really sets IONNA apart isn’t just the speed of their rollout—it’s the experience. They’re building something different.

At the heart of IONNA’s approach is the idea that EV charging shouldn’t be a chore. Their flagship locations, like the one in Apex, are full-fledged “Rechargeys”—complete with canopies for shade and weather protection, clean restrooms, drinks, snacks, and even a lounge where you can chill while your car tops off. For quicker stops, there’s the Rechargery Relay variant, which keeps things simple: just chargers, lights, and a safe place to pull over and get juiced up.

No membership hoops. No weird network exclusivity. Just CCS and NACS dispensers, credit card or tap to pay, and you’re good to go.

This is exactly how EV charging in America should be—simple, accessible, and human-centered. It’s not just about speed or power output (though they’ve got that too). It’s about building infrastructure that makes sense for people, not just cars.

Just to be super clear—this post isn’t sponsored or paid in any way. I’m just someone who’s been driving EVs long enough to know how rare it is to see this level of thoughtfulness and execution in public charging. I had a chance to visit the Apex location myself and walked away genuinely impressed. Everything just worked. The layout made sense, the chargers were fast, the area felt safe and welcoming—it was what EV charging should’ve been from the start.

With so many new Florida locations in the pipeline, I can’t wait to check more of them out. IONNA’s doing it right. Hopefully, the rest of the industry takes notes.