Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I traveled to Durham, North Carolina, for an in-depth interview with Dan Bryant, Ionna's SVP of Site Operations, about the network's current state of affairs.
My first Ionna interview last year: youtu.be/xsYgrwE2yts?si=zoUTIndLHy1mRlKW
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:24 The interview starts
06:52 How does Ionna select where to locate sites today?
08:02 How many pull-through sites does IONNA have?
09:26 How many stalls per site will IONNA install in 2026?
10:08 Do many NACS-equipped vehicles use Ionna sites?
12:10 Uptime and the repair process
14:58 Queuing and limiting the customer charging to 85%
16:42 Does Ionna charge idle fees?
18:00 How many OEMs have Plug&Charge on Ionna
19:10 Will Ionna offer higher-powered charging?
21:02 Will Ionna install Rechargeries in Canada?
22:02 What turned out to be more difficult than expected?
24:00 Has Ionna had any vandalism issues?
24:54 Is Ionna concerned with Walmart?
27:07 Will the new administration's anti-EV policies change Ionna's plans?
28:25 Ionna's four different types of Rechargeries
32:37 My thoughts on Ionna's facility - and the gong!
35:18 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
I traveled to Durham, North Carolina, for an in-depth interview with Dan Bryant, Ionna's SVP of Site Operations, about the network's current state of affairs.
My first Ionna interview last year: youtu.be/xsYgrwE2yts?si=zoUTIndLHy1mRlKW
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Use my "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon to save on your NACS adapter here: a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg
Order the Lectron Vortex NACS adapter here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2540907&u=2912074&m=96492&urllink=&afftrack=
Check out my new EV charging website: evchargingstations.com
Order one of my currently top-rated EV chargers:
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48-amp: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate-48/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Grizzl-E MINI: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-mini/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Emporia 48-amp: amzn.to/3EgDRGS
ChargePoint Home Flex: amzn.to/2V3Ye79
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48: amzn.to/4fTQqbR
Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: amzn.to/3TVd20G
EVIQO 48-amp: eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN
Tesla Universal Wall Connector: amzn.to/3DZWKBx
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:24 The interview starts
06:52 How does Ionna select where to locate sites today?
08:02 How many pull-through sites does IONNA have?
09:26 How many stalls per site will IONNA install in 2026?
10:08 Do many NACS-equipped vehicles use Ionna sites?
12:10 Uptime and the repair process
14:58 Queuing and limiting the customer charging to 85%
16:42 Does Ionna charge idle fees?
18:00 How many OEMs have Plug&Charge on Ionna
19:10 Will Ionna offer higher-powered charging?
21:02 Will Ionna install Rechargeries in Canada?
22:02 What turned out to be more difficult than expected?
24:00 Has Ionna had any vandalism issues?
24:54 Is Ionna concerned with Walmart?
27:07 Will the new administration's anti-EV policies change Ionna's plans?
28:25 Ionna's four different types of Rechargeries
32:37 My thoughts on Ionna's facility - and the gong!
35:18 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
