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  "description": "A new player in fast EV charging Photo credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged Ionna is a new charging network backed by eight major automakers, promising a more reliable and comfortable public charging experience than most existing options. A well-designed",
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  "publishedAt": "2025-07-31T12:10:00+00:00",
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  "tags": [
    "Ionna"
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  "textContent": "A new player in fast EV charging\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged\n\n\n\nIonna is a new charging network backed by eight major automakers, promising a more reliable and comfortable public charging experience than most existing options.\n\n\n\nA well-designed and well-lit station\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged\n\n\n\nThe Reynoldsburg, Ohio Ionna Rechargery features 12 charging spots under a large canopy with bright lighting, pull-through access, and both CCS and NACS connectors.\n\n\n\nClear pricing with no extra fees\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged\n\n\n\nAt launch, Ionna is charging $0.42 per kWh with no idle or session fees, making it one of the more affordable high-speed charging options available.\n\n\n\nA lounge that feels like a proper rest stop\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged\n\n\n\nInside the standalone lounge, drivers will find seating, free WiFi, reasonably priced vending machines, and spotless bathrooms—a rare luxury at most fast chargers.\n\n\n\nA smooth, reliable charging experience\n\n\n\nPhoto credit: Chad Kirchner / Destination Charged\n\n\n\nUsing the FordPass app, charging began instantly on the Mach-E Rally tester, delivering high-speed power without hiccups. If all Ionna stations are like this one, public EV charging could finally get the upgrade it needs.",
  "title": "This new EV charging network fixes everything drivers hate about fast charging",
  "updatedAt": "2025-07-30T21:04:09+00:00"
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