Ionage raises $1.3 million to expand EV charging interoperability platform across India
By Eve
AI-enabled energy management platform Ionage has secured $1.3 million in pre-Series A funding led by strategic investors and a consortium of CXOs from global energy and infrastructure companies. The company plans to use the capital to expand its platform coverage to 100% of active charger networks in India, improve charger discovery and payment capabilities, and help small and medium-sized CPOs establish and manage charging stations more efficiently. Ionage currently operates across more than 70% of India's charging hardware, has onboarded more than 25,000 four-wheeler charging points, supports 63 fleets, and works with more than 75 charging partners.
Why it matters
The funding highlights growing investor interest in interoperability solutions that address India's fragmented EV charging ecosystem, with Ionage targeting a monthly energy throughput of more than 20 million units within 12 months. For CPOs and procurement teams, the platform's asset-light model and national roaming capabilities offer a potential route to expand network reach and improve utilisation without direct infrastructure investment.
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- 7 October 2026
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