IONNA launches driver council as its US fast-charging network doubles
THE SO WHAT
IONNA more than doubling to 180+ US fast-charging sites and standing up a driver council shows automakers treating charging UX as a strategic asset, not an afterthought. If you’re in EV, fleet, or retail real estate, assume co-designed charging experiences — amenities, reliability, and app integration — will be a key differentiator.
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