IONNA and Sheetz have announced a “strategic partnership” to open “EV Rechargeries” at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024 in Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio, and Scranton, Pennsylvania, according to the press release. The two companies have committed to opening 50 IONNA/Sheetz Rechargeries by the end of 2026. Sheetz also said that it continues to expand its footprint, with a goal of 1,000 store locations by 2028.

“Co-locating is just the beginning, with incentives and loyalty programs for IONNA and Sheetz patrons rolling out in 2025,” said IONNA.

“Our mission at Sheetz is to put the Sheetz as we know it today out of business,” said Trevor Walter, EVP of petroleum supply management at Sheetz. “We do this through constantly evolving our business and introducing forward-thinking solutions. As the electric vehicle market expands, enhancing our charging infrastructure exemplifies this commitment. Our collaboration with IONNA has rapidly enabled us to bring more advanced charging options to our customers, demonstrating the power of innovation in delivering seamless, future-focused services.”

The IONNA/Sheetz Rechargeries will include multiple high power charging bays, covered by the signature red canopies for weather protection.

In other Sheetz news, Sheetz broke ground on its $169 million facility in Findlay, Ohio, in October, and it is slated to open in 2026. Once completed, the building will house new food preparation and distribution services, according to a Sheetz press release.

The new facility will support the retailer’s growth in Ohio and Michigan and create more than 700 jobs over the next five years, Sheetz said.

This will be Sheetz’s third distribution center, with the other two located in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.