Blink Charging

Name

Blink Charging

Legal name

Blink Charging Co.

Website

https://blinkcharging.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) is a vertically integrated EV charging provider operating 66,350+ networked Level 2 and DC fast chargers across 30+ countries, serving commercial hosts, fleet operators, and residential customers through hardware sales, subscriptions, and transaction-based charging services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Electric vehicle chargers
• DC fast charging
• Level 2 chargers
• Charging network services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of EV charging equipment including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. Manufacturing in Bowie, Maryland with contract manufacturing partners in US and India. Hardware sales comprised approximately 72% of revenue in recent periods.
2. Charging Network Services / Subscription: Recurring revenue from Blink Network subscriptions and charging fees. Service revenue grew 25% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to $13.3 million representing 64% of total revenue. Company targeting 80% recurring revenue by 2028.
3. Transaction Fees / Usage-Based: Revenue from charging sessions at Blink-owned and operated stations, priced per kWh or per hour. Hosts can set pricing based on time, duration, power usage, or combination.
4. Installation and Professional Services: Turnkey installation services, commissioning, site assessment, and maintenance programs including Blink Care preventive maintenance service.
5. Fleet Management Solutions: Revenue from fleet electrification contracts and management solutions including partnership with BetterFleet for AI-driven fleet management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blink Charging designs, manufactures, and operates EV charging hardware (Level 2 chargers up to 19.2 kW and DC fast chargers from 40kW to 360kW+) supported by its proprietary Blink Network cloud software. It sells directly to commercial property owners, workplaces, multifamily residences, fleet operators, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and government customers through direct enterprise sales, channel partners, e-commerce, and mobile apps, offering flexible ownership models including Host Owned, Blink Owned, Host Owned Finance, and Hybrid Owned arrangements.

Product overview

Blink Charging operates a vertically integrated EV charging ecosystem spanning hardware design and manufacturing, cloud network management, and turnkey services. Its core product portfolio comprises DC Fast Charging Solutions (40kW to 360kW+, including Series 9, Kempower distributed systems, and the EQ 200 bidirectional charger) and Level 2 EV Charging Solutions (including Series 7, Series 8, and the Shasta line acquired through Zemetric, plus the HQ 200 residential charger). These hardware products are managed through the Blink Network cloud platform, which provides real-time monitoring, pricing control, access management, and over-the-air updates via the Blink Charging Mobile App. Blink complements its hardware with service add-ons including Blink Care preventative maintenance, turnkey installation and commissioning services, and the Blink-Owned business model for host properties. The company also offers specialized programs for auto dealerships. The company is targeting 80% recurring service revenue by 2028 through its BlinkForward restructuring initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Envoy Technologies: Electric vehicle car-sharing platform (divested in 2026)
• Blink Care
• Blink Network

Products and services

• DC Fast Charging Solutions DC fast charging hardware delivering 40kW to 360kW and beyond for commercial properties, municipalities, fleet depots, and transit hubs. Includes Series 9 (40kW), 60–360kW units, All-In-One, and distributed Kempower systems supporting CCS and NACS connectors. Standard 13-year agreement terms apply for Blink-owned DCFC deployments.
• Level 2 EV Charging Solutions Level 2 AC charging stations for workplaces, multifamily communities, retail, and fleet applications. Includes Series 7 (ISO Model), Series 8, Shasta, and HQ 200 home charger. Power outputs range up to 80A with dual-port designs, ISO 15118 hardware readiness, and Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and 4G LTE connectivity.
• Blink Network Proprietary cloud-based software platform that operates, maintains, and tracks EV charging stations connected to the Blink Network. Provides real-time charger status monitoring, flexible pricing policies (time, duration, power usage, or combination), access management, usage and environmental impact reporting, and over-the-air software updates. Accessible via the Blink Charging Mobile App and the host portal.
• Blink Care Preventative Maintenance Program Optional preventative maintenance program for Level 2 and DC fast chargers. For Level 2: two on-site check-up visits per year, equipment cleaning, RFID card reader inspection, equipment testing, and comprehensive site visit reports. For DC fast: all Level 2 benefits plus filter and coolant inspection and replacement as needed.
• Turnkey EV Charging Services Comprehensive installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services covering site assessment, custom infrastructure planning, electrical coordination, and ongoing Blink Care coverage for charging station deployment.
• EQ 200 Bidirectional Charger Bidirectional DC charger featuring smart connectivity for integration with load-balancing platforms, supporting vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) applications for grid-responsive energy management.
• Shasta Level 2 EV Chargers New line of Level 2 EV chargers designed for multifamily and fleet applications with two models offering up to 11.5 kW and 19.2 kW charging power, featuring environmental sensors, tamper alerts, and remote management capabilities.
• Blink-Owned (Charging as a Service) Model Turnkey solution where Blink funds 100% of the project costs (equipment, installation, operation, and maintenance) for eligible high-traffic properties, sharing charging revenues with host property owners. Standard agreement term of 13 years for DC fast charger deployments. Host pays a monthly subscription in the related Charging as a Service variant, covering site preparation and electricity while Blink covers equipment, installation, and maintenance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service revenue grew 670% over three years, reaching positive Adjusted EBITDA in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered divestiture, core, strategic, key account, major and regional expansion.

• Blade Ranger Ltd.divestitureStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Sale of wholly-owned subsidiary Envoy Technologies to Blade Ranger Ltd., an Israeli publicly traded company focused on renewable energy asset technology. Transaction valued at approximately $14 million with combination of cash and convertible note. Strategic shift toward core charging infrastructure.
• KempowercoreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2026Strategic collaboration for DC fast charging deployment across US East Coast. Kempower supplies Power Units and Satellite DC fast chargers with modular architecture enabling dynamic power sharing. 14 new sites planned, two already operational in Colorado and Idaho Falls, with additional sites through 2026. Blink handles software side and network operations.
• EmobistrategicTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026Integration of Blink's 56,000+ networked EV charging ports into Emobi's unified roaming and JustPlug ecosystem. Partnership enables drivers to access Blink chargers through automaker systems, fleet platforms, and mobile applications without managing multiple apps. JustPlug technology provides automatic authentication and payment without hardware upgrades.
• VASA Fitnesskey accountChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 April 2026Partnership for high-powered DC fast charging site at VASA Fitness Lafayette, Colorado location. Features Kempower technology with 600kW total capacity and up to 360kW peak per stall. Earth Day celebration with free charging promotions.
• Heartland Charging Serviceskey accountChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 April 2026Deployment of six DC fast chargers (12 ports) at Brookhaven Market in Darien, Illinois. Partnership for Midwest expansion with up to 180kW peak per stall and CCS/NACS connectors.
• Lake City Hotelskey accountChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 April 2026DC fast charging site at Comfort Suites Lake City parking lot featuring ABB Terra all-in-one DC fast chargers delivering up to 180 kW. Earth Day promotional partnership with free charging and $5 credit offers.
• The Rosemyr Corporationkey accountChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 April 2026High-powered DC fast charging site at Morganton Plaza in Morganton, North Carolina. Partnership celebrating Earth Day with free charging promotions and Plugshare review credits.
• Korian BelgiummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Deployment of over 200 EV charging ports across 90 Korian elderly care locations in Belgium. Blink handles financing, installation, operations, and maintenance under fully financed investment model; Korian receives recurring income without upfront costs. Majority expected complete by end of 2026. Similar rollout planned for Korian Netherlands.
• BetterFleetstrategicTechnology or Integration · 11 February 2026Collaboration to deliver AI-driven digital twin fleet management solutions across North America. BetterFleet's AI platform creates digital twins of fleet vehicles, energy infrastructure, and routes to optimize EV assets and Blink charging stations while reducing grid interconnection requirements. Targets government, utilities, transit, and logistics sectors.
• Zemetric (Acquisition)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Acquisition of Zemetric to integrate advanced EV charging software solutions and enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Zemetric CEO became Blink's new Chief Technology Officer.
• SemaConnect (Acquisition)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2022Acquisition of SemaConnect to enhance electric vehicle infrastructure offerings. Added nearly 13,000 chargers and in-house manufacturing capability. Completed in late 2024.
• Blue Corner (Acquisition)regional expansionStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean expansion through acquisition of Blue Corner, adding thousands of chargers across Belgium, France, and Netherlands.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrify America: Electrify America is a Volkswagen-funded DC fast charging network with extensive US highway corridor coverage. Backed by an automaker balance sheet, it competes with Blink on DC fast site acquisition and pricing.
• Shell Recharge (Greenlots): Shell Recharge, built on the Greenlots acquisition, is a global oil-major-backed EV charging network competing with Blink on commercial/fleet deployments and DC fast charging. Benefits from Shell's capital depth and retail site network.
• ABB E-mobility: ABB is a global industrial conglomerate with a leading EV charging division supplying DC fast chargers. Both competitor and indirect partner (used by Blink in some deployments), competing on hardware while benefiting from broader electrification portfolio.
• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's Supercharger is the largest and most-utilized DC fast charging network in the US, now opening to non-Tesla EVs via NACS. Competitor on public DC fast charging corridor deployments and a key driver of NACS standard adoption that reshapes Blink's hardware roadmap.

Direct peers

• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is the largest independent EV charging network in North America, offering Level 2 and DC fast chargers plus a cloud network management platform. Direct competitor to Blink across all customer segments and product categories.
• FLO (AddÉnergie): FLO is a Canadian-headquartered EV charging network and charger manufacturer serving North American markets. Competes with Blink on Level 2 commercial deployments and DC fast charging, with vertical integration across hardware and network software.
• EVgo: EVgo is a US public company (NYSE: EVGO) operating a DC fast charging network with an owner-operator model similar to Blink's Blink Owned model. Directly comparable on DC fast charging infrastructure, recurring service revenue mix, and capital-intensive deployment economics.
• Allego: Allego operates a pan-European EV charging network with a similar owner-operator business model. Directly comparable to Blink in Europe following the Blue Corner acquisition, with shared exposure to EU regulatory frameworks and AC/DC charging markets.

Emerging players

• Wallbox: Wallbox is a publicly traded (NYSE: WBX) EV charging hardware company with a focus on bidirectional residential and commercial chargers. Comparable to Blink on Level 2 hardware, bidirectional technology (Quasar), and residential segment strategy.
• Kempower: Kempower is a Finnish DC fast charger manufacturer with a modular, distributed architecture. Now both a Blink strategic partner (East Coast deployment) and a competitor in DC fast hardware, with growing North American footprint.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors6 records

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M&A4 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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