Electrify America vs IONNA
IONNA is cheaper at 32¢/kWh vs 48¢/kWh for Electrify America. For a 60 kWh battery, IONNA saves you $7.68 per full charge. Over 200 charges per year, that is $1,536.00 annually. Electrify America offers a $7/month membership that can partially close the gap.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Electrify America | IONNAWinner |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DC Fast Charge | DC Fast Charge |
| Standard Rate | 48¢/kWh | 32¢/kWh |
| Member Rate | 36¢/kWh | None |
| Membership Fee | $7/mo | — |
| Stations | 1,000 | 500 |
| Connectors | CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS | CCS, NACS |
Cost by Battery Size
For an 80% charge (the typical fast-charge session).
| Battery | Electrify America | IONNA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kWh | $15.36 | $10.24 | Electrify pays +$5.12 |
| 60 kWh | $23.04 | $15.36 | Electrify pays +$7.68 |
| 75 kWh | $28.80 | $19.20 | Electrify pays +$9.60 |
| 100 kWh | $38.40 | $25.60 | Electrify pays +$12.80 |
| 123 kWh | $47.23 | $31.49 | Electrify pays +$15.74 |
Why Choose Electrify America
- ✓Ultra-fast 350 kW chargers at many locations
- ✓Pass+ membership saves ~25% per session
- ✓Supports CCS, CHAdeMO, and NACS
- ✓Growing network along major corridors
Why Choose IONNA
- ✓Automaker-backed with committed $1B+ investment
- ✓Competitive $0.25–$0.35/kWh pricing
- ✓High-power 400 kW capable architecture
- ✓Planned 30,000 stalls by 2030
Which One Actually Fits Your Driving?
Rate alone doesn't decide the winner. IONNA's 32¢/kWh is cheaper than Electrify America's 48¢/kWh, but the better network is the one whose stations are where you actually drive. Electrify America operates 1,000 stations; IONNA operates 500. Check PlugShare or A Better Routeplanner for your specific corridors before subscribing — a cheaper rate at a network with a station five miles off your route is more expensive than a more costly network at the exit you're already taking.
Membership economics are the other hidden variable. Electrify America charges $7/month and drops the per-kWh rate to 36¢ — a 12¢/kWh discount. You need to charge roughly 59 kWh per month on Electrify America before the subscription pays for itself. Below that, the standard rate is cheaper. IONNA also has no membership plan, so pricing comparisons stay simple.
Connector compatibility is the other decision gate. Electrify America supports CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS, while IONNA supports CCS, NACS. If your EV is a 2025+ Tesla, NACS is native. If you drive a pre-2024 Ford, GM, Hyundai, or Kia, CCS is your primary plug — most OEMs are now shipping free NACS adapters to owners. Check your car's connector and which networks support it natively before choosing a home network.
At 15,000 miles per year on a mid-size EV (roughly 50 sessions at a 75 kWh battery), the annual cost difference between IONNA ($960.00) and Electrify America ($1,440.00) is $480.00. That's the financial argument. The practical argument still comes down to location coverage and reliability — which varies more by region than any published rate card shows. For a full picture, see our home vs public analysis and the full network comparison.
Data sources: Published network rate cards from Electrify America and IONNA; station counts from network and PlugShare data; manufacturer battery specs. Prices vary by location and time; verify in-app before charging.