Daily EV news · US · 13 August 2026

IONNA, the automaker consortium backed by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota, scored 807 out of 1,000 in the 2026 JD Power US Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study, ahead of Mercedes-Benz Charging Network at 797 and Rivian Adventure Network at 755. The network, which operates 1,375 ports across 150 stations, uses Alpitronic hardware and proprietary software, with CEO Seth Cutler citing first-attempt success rate as its reliability metric. JD Power noted the newer automaker-backed networks scored more than 100 points above segment average in ease of charging, charging speed and charger availability.

Why it matters: The strong debut validates the amenity-rich Rechargery model for procurement teams evaluating site design standards, whilst IONNA's rapid climb to the top of reliability rankings may influence OEM partnerships and hardware selection for CPOs competing on driver satisfaction metrics.

Public charging infrastructure in the United States and Canada has grown to nearly 96,000 locations with over 294,000 ports, including more than 18,000 DC fast charging sites offering almost 84,000 ports. EV market share in the US has stabilised at five to six percent of sales in 2026 after federal tax incentives ended in late 2025, while several models now retail in the low to mid $30,000s with 200 to 300 miles of range. The figures were reported in an industry overview examining the maturation of the EV charging sector.

Why it matters: The stabilisation of EV sales and the expansion to nearly 100,000 charging locations signal sustained demand for public infrastructure despite subsidy changes, giving CPOs and site hosts clearer volume forecasts. Affordable long range models entering the market broaden the customer base beyond early adopters, potentially increasing utilisation at existing and planned charging sites.