Ionna, the North American fast-charging joint venture backed by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Toyota, has announced plans to integrate Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem into its network.
The move follows the official opening of Ionna’s first charging park in Apex, North Carolina, earlier this month. By adopting Plug&Charge technology, Ionna aims to streamline the charging process, enabling vehicle-based authentication for compatible electric vehicles. The system operates on the ISO 15118-2 standard, which allows for automated communication between the vehicle and charging station, eliminating the need for physical authentication methods such as RFID cards or mobile apps.
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“We are excited to be working with Ionna, one of the newest and most exciting public charging networks in North America. We look forward to helping bring their customers the best possible charging experience,” said Trishan Peruma, Hubject North America CEO. “Ionna customers can now leverage Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem across their vast network of public chargers.”
Hubject has been expanding its partnerships in recent months to enhance Plug&Charge adoption. In January, the company announced a collaboration with charging software provider Pionix to simplify Plug&Charge testing for automakers and improve interoperability. Additionally, it partnered with charging solution provider AmpUp and has been offering Plug&Charge-relevant certificates through Vector Security Manager since November 2024.
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With Ionna’s integration of Plug&Charge technology, the joint venture seeks to improve convenience for EV drivers and strengthen its position in the North American fast-charging market.