Wawa is partnering with IONNA, an electric-vehicle (EV) charging network founded by eight automakers, to install high-speed EV charging stations—called Rechargeries—at multiple Wawa locations.
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The first of Rechargery at Wawa will open next week at West International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach, Florida. Additional sites are under construction in Bradenton, Pensacola and Orlando.
"With an ongoing commitment to providing our customers with speed and convenience, our new collaboration with IONNA does just that," said Rich Makin, chief fuel officer at Wawa. "As we continue to expand our EV services, we are thrilled to provide our customers with a one-stop for fresh food, beverages and EV charging!"
IONNA said this is its largest EV charging commitment to date. The addition of Rechargeries at Wawa brings IONNA closer to the goal of 30,000 bays by 2030.
Each Rechargery features 400-kilowatt Genuine Charge Dispensers, canopy coverage, car care amenities and access to Wawa’s in-store offerings.
"We couldn't think of a better way to achieve a key milestone than reaching it with Wawa, a host that allows our drivers to charge with ease and in comfort, knowing they're being well cared for. Next week's opening of the IONNA Rechargery at Wawa in Daytona Beach will bring our total bay count to 212 live and 3,064 contracted. That is over 10% contracted to our 2030 live bay goal in just over a year," said Seth Cutler, CEO of IONNA.
IONNA is also partnered with Sheetz, Altoona, Pennsylvania, with plans to open 50 Rechargeries by the end of 2026. The company said that along with co-locating the EV charging facilities, the partnership will also include incentives and loyalty programs for IONNA and Sheetz patrons rolling out in 2025.
Durham, North Carolina-based IONNA is a joint venture founded by eight of the world’s biggest automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota. Its mission is to develop and deploy a nationwide network of charging stations providing retail integration, amenities and customer service and enabling urban and long-distance EV mobility for all with more than 30,000 charging points by 2030.
Wawa, Wawa, Pennsylvania, has approximately 1,100 locations open in eight states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, North Carolina and Alabama, as well as Washington, D.C.
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