- Toyota joins seven other automakers as an investor and founding
partner of IONNA
- IONNA to install at least 30,000 charge ports in North America by 2030
- Toyota, Lexus customers will have access to growing DC fast
charger network, supporting both NACS and CCS charge ports
PLANO,
Texas and RALEIGH DURHAM,
N.C., July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IONNA and
Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) today announced that Toyota has
joined seven other automakers as an investor in IONNA to support
the buildout of its high-powered charging network for battery
electric vehicles (BEVs) across North
America. This allows Toyota and Lexus customers access to
the public network of DC fast chargers IONNA will begin deploying
later this year. IONNA plans to install at least 30,000 charging
ports in North America by 2030,
and stations will include both NACS and CCS connectors to support
all BEV drivers.
"We are excited to announce our support of IONNA to deploy DC
fast chargers throughout the U.S. and Canada," said Ted
Ogawa, president and CEO of Toyota Motor North America. "We
believe this will not only promote the adoption of BEVs and
increase customer confidence in the technology, but it will provide
our Toyota and Lexus customers with access to IONNA's rapidly
growing charging network in North
America."
IONNA's focus on the holistic customer experience aligns closely
with Toyota in ensuring that charging stations provide visitors
with amenities and convenience in addition to vehicle charging.
IONNA plans to bring its first batch of DC fast charging stations
online in 2024 and will continue the buildout of additional
stations throughout the decade.
"We are delighted to welcome Toyota to our growing IONNA
family," said Seth Cutler, CEO of
IONNA. "Their vision for the future of electric mobility in
North America aligns perfectly
with our mission to push the boundaries for the highest standards
of quality, reliability, and customer experience. This partnership
marks another significant achievement of many to come in our joint
journey to transform EV charging and spearhead the adoption of
sustainable transportation in North
America."
Supporting IONNA is an important step for Toyota, as the planned
nationwide network is highlighted by a partnership and
collaboration effort among now eight OEMs to invest in the buildout
of public charging. Toyota is the latest manufacturer to join in
its support of the EV charging company, with BMW, GM, Honda,
Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis also pledging
support.
Toyota currently offers two mass-market BEVs in the U.S. and
Canada – the Toyota
bZ4X and the Lexus RZ. It recently announced plans for
two all-new three-row BEV SUVs that will be assembled at Toyota
Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Indiana (TMMI). By 2030, Toyota aspires to offer 30 BEV models
globally across its Toyota and Lexus brand nameplates and produce
up to 3.5 million BEVs annually.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel
cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people
live through our Toyota and Lexus brands, and directly employs more
than 63,000 people in North
America (more than 49,000 in the U.S.).
Over the past 65 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million
cars and trucks in North America
at the company's 12 manufacturing plants. By 2025, the company's
13th plant in North Carolina will
begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified
vehicles.
Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly
1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.6 million cars and
trucks (more than 2.2 million in the U.S.) in 2023, of which more
than one quarter were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid,
plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).
For more information about Toyota, visit
www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About IONNA
IONNA is a rising joint venture founded by now eight of the world's
biggest automakers, BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia,
Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. Purpose-built to lead,
innovate, create, and drive forward a redefinition of charging as
an end-to-end integrated customer experience. Delivering this
mission by developing and deploying a trailblazing nationwide
network of stations with cutting-edge technology, retail
integration, amenities, and unparalleled customer service. Enabling
urban and long-distance EV mobility for all with over 30,000
ultra-fast-and-reliable charging points by 2030. IONNA will provide
the coverage drivers need, the reliability they deserve, and the
amenities they crave.
For more information, please visit www.ionna.com
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