New life for the Ionity project with the entry of the Hyundai group

MOBILITY AT THE PLUG

The Hyundai group has joined Ionity, the main European reference network for electric vehicles

by Giulia Paganoni

The Hyundai group has joined Ionity, the main European reference network for electric vehicles

November 10, 2020

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The Hyundai group (which includes the Hyundai and Kia brands) has entered as a strategic partner and shareholder in Ionity, the leading refueling network for high-power electric vehicles in Europe. Through the participation in this joint venture, the Korean group will be protagonist in the expansion of the high-power charging network on European motorways, promoting zero-emission mobility.

European standard for faster deployment

The Ionity electricity supply network adopts the European standard CCS (Combined Charging System) which simplifies use. Furthermore, thanks to the use of 100% renewable energy, owners of vehicles on tap will not only travel with zero emissions but will also supply themselves with zero impact energy. project to make the experience of electrical products as simple and functional as possible. In fact, the goal is to provide holistic solutions to make the transition to eco-mobility as easy as possible. Furthermore, the Korean group has good experience in the electrical field, useful knowledge for future developments.

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Who is Ionity

Ionity was founded in 2017 to allow long distances in a short time also to users of electric vehicles.The company develops and manages a high power charging network (Hpc) along European motorways using cutting-edge technology, which guarantees a capacity of charging up to 350 kW. Thanks to this significant power, drivers of electric vehicles using the leading European charging standard CCS (Combined Charging System) have the maximum charging speed available. Each filling station is made up of an average of four charging points. Ionity is a joint venture of BMW Group, Mercedes Benz Ag, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche. More than 75 employees are shaping the future of e-Mobility in Ionity. The company is headquartered in Munich (Germany) and an additional office in Oslo, Norway.

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