Hyundai entra a far parte del gruppo Ionity

Pubblicato da Juza (Redazione AutoElettrica101) il 09 Settembre 2019




Ionity, la rete di ricarica fondata nel 2017 da BMW Group, Ford, Daimler AG e Volkswagen Group, ha ora un nuovo membro: Hyundai Group (cioè Hyundai e Kia) è ora shareholder Ionity! Attualmente il network Ionity ha 140 stazioni in tutta Europa, con altre 50 in costruzione. Tutte offrono ricarica CCS fino a 350kW, e attualmente il costo di ricarica è un forfait di 8 euro.

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MUNICH, 09.09.2019 – IONITY, the joint venture between BMW Group, Ford
Motor Company, Daimler AG, and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG,
today welcomes new shareholder Hyundai Motor Group on board –
accelerating IONITY's mission to make long distance EV travel across Europe a
reality.
Since its foundation in November 2017, IONITY's core mission has been to
establish and operate a High-Power Charging Network along the main highways
in Europe. IONITY facilitates long distance EV travel and makes it an everyday
reality for everyone.
IONITY is delighted to welcome onboard Hyundai Motor Group as their latest
strategic partner in the joint venture. Hyundai Motor Group which includes the
Hyundai and Kia brands will be joining existing partners BMW Group, Daimler
AG, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group with Porsche AG - further
strengthening IONITY.
IONITY is glad to welcome the new shareholder on board. “Hyundai Motor
Group brings significant international experience and know-how with a full
strategic commitment to e-mobility. The participation of new investors in
IONITY is a clear signal of trust indicating that the work of our young company
is already bearing fruit.” said IONITY CEO Michael Hajesch.
“Our participation in this joint venture reaffirms the Group's commitment to
future electromobility,” said Thomas Schemera, Executive Vice President and
Head of Product Division at Hyundai Motor Group. “I am confident that our
work with IONITY will open a new era of High-Power charging experiences,
where charging will be seamless and easier than refueling for our customers.”
As of today, IONITY has already achieved a network of nearly 140 stations live
in 14 European countries with a further 50 under construction. Every station
supplies 100% renewable energy and is thereby contributing to a significant
reduction in the CO2 footprint of all our customers.
The participation of the group is subject to clearance by the competent merger
control authorities.