Ionna, the automaker backed DC fast charging network, now operates 1,488 charging ports at 174 stations across the United States, representing 50% more plugs and 74% more locations than six months ago, according to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center. The network, which opened its first chargers in December 2024, uses dual cable Alpitronic stalls delivering up to 400 kilowatts and targets 30,000 charging bays by 2030.
Why it matters: The rapid expansion demonstrates a viable automaker backed deployment model achieving what the company claims is the fastest rollout of any EV charging company. Procurement teams and site hosts should note the dual cable Alpitronic hardware strategy, which translates the 30,000 bay target into 15,000 physical stalls for land and grid planning.
IonnaUnited States14 Sep 2026Source Wisconsin has approved $25 million in federal funding for 42 new DC fast-charging sites, delivering a minimum of 168 ports across communities including Eagle River, Sturgeon Bay, Viroqua, and Prairie du Chien. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure programme requires each site to include at least four CCS ports capable of 150 kilowatts simultaneously, with equipment supplied by Tesla, Autel, and Gilbarco at locations such as Woodman's grocery stores, hotels, and Kwik Trip convenience stores. WisDOT has not disclosed how many stations will feature NACS connectors, though 93 per cent of chargers currently online include them.
Why it matters: The award signals a shift from corridor-focused deployment to community-level charging infrastructure, opening procurement opportunities at retail, hospitality, and fuel-retail sites. CPOs and equipment suppliers will compete to meet the four-port, 150-kilowatt minimum standard while navigating the evolving CCS to NACS transition across Wisconsin's expanding network.
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