Blink Charging Celebrates Women in the Electric Vehicle Industry
March 6, 2024
March is Women’s History Month in the United States, and at Blink Charging we’re celebrating by highlighting the invaluable contributions of women to the electric vehicle (EVs) and electric vehicle charging field. From advocates to engineers, these inspiring women in leadership have played a significant role in shaping the EV landscape in the U.S. and beyond.
Meeting Residential and Workplace Growth Goals with EV Charging
February 29, 2024
Whether you own a business, a commercial property, or a multifamily housing complex, you likely have growth goals to meet for the year. Every owner or investor strives to maximize their profit or return on investment for their properties.
EV Range Confidence – Charged and Ready
February 27, 2024
The convenience of Level 2 and DC Fast Charging highlights the practicality of owning an EV. It’s essential to ensure the availability of suitable chargers at strategic locations and times to maintain range confidence.
10 New EVs Racing into the Market in 2024
February 22, 2024
This year, a variety of new electric vehicles will make their debut on production lines and roads. Whether you’re in the market for high-performance vehicles, budget-friendly options for newcomers to the EV scene, or even a unique three-wheeled model, there’s something to suit everyone’s needs. Here are 10 of the EVs that our team is...
Demand Response Management for EVs
February 21, 2024
The accelerating shift towards sustainable lifestyles has fueled the adoption of electric vehicles as a primary mode of daily transportation. In 2023, Kelley Blue Book reported an unprecedented purchase of 1,189,051 electric vehicles in the United States alone, while global EV sales are projected to range between 9.6 million and 14 million battery electric vehicles...
How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers
February 15, 2024
The United States Interstate Highway System is often referred to as the “greatest public works project in American history.” Now the US is undertaking another public works project that rivals the Interstate system: a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network that stretches to every corner of the country and is able to support an anticipated...
How Safe Are EVs for Fleets?
February 8, 2024
Many fleet owners and operators are interested in reducing operational and maintenance costs with electric vehicles (EVs), but they worry about vehicle safety. When you are used to one technology, how do you prepare for the next one? The fact is that EVs are just as safe as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and, in...
How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage
February 1, 2024
Automotive dealerships must prioritize upgrading their electric infrastructure to support the anticipated increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales, projected to reach 2.5 million per year in 2028. The U.S. federal government is actively facilitating EV adoption, aiming to simplify the purchasing process for consumers, encourage companies to electrify their fleets, and assist businesses in installing...
How Electric Vehicles Help You Prolong the Life of Your Fleet
January 26, 2024
When considering electric vehicles for a commercial or government fleet, fleet owners and managers must always ask, “How much will this cost?” Fleet managers try to prolong the working lives of their vehicles with regular maintenance and efficient usage. Regardless of the vehicle drivetrain, all light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles will eventually need maintenance or...
How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts
January 25, 2024
As the United States and the rest of the world transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), businesses must accommodate EV charging to remain competitive. Management consulting firm McKinsey & Company expects EV sales to grow by 25% annually through 2030, when about 120 million EVs will be sold. To support these millions of electric vehicles, residential, workplace,...
What EV Drivers Should Know About Leasing an EV This Year
January 19, 2024
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is increasing. Cox Automotive forecasts a notable surge in electric vehicle adoption, projecting a rise from 7.6% in 2023, which witnessed a record 1.2 million domestic sales, to an anticipated 10% by the close of 2024 in the U.S. automotive market. The progression from 9% in 2022 underscores the growing prominence...
How to Get the Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credit This Year
January 11, 2024
The United States federal government has made it even easier to buy a new or used electric vehicle (EV). The latest Clean Vehicle Tax Credits can be applied to the purchase of a new or used EV at the point of sale as of January 1, 2024. The Clean Vehicle Tax Credit for new EVs...
Electric Vehicle Charging Resolutions for Blink Hosts
January 3, 2024
Happy New Year to all electric vehicle (EV) charger hosts and drivers! With the start of a new year, it’s time to plan new resolutions for charging programs at your properties. Here are a few ideas for Blink Hosts. I resolve to… inspect my EV chargers With today’s EVs now offering an average range of...
Why Do GSA and FedRAMP Matter for EV Charging?
January 2, 2024
For some organizations, buying new equipment, such as electric vehicle charging stations, can be difficult. Many government agencies and public entities are required to open bidding processes, which can slow down purchasing. The good news for governments and agencies considering Blink charging stations is that Blink has been awarded a GSA Schedule contract, and we...
Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation
December 20, 2023
The world is turning to electricity to help clean up the transportation sector, and that includes airports and airline travel. Including cars, trucks, commercial aircraft, and railroads, transportation was responsible for 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2021 and 20% of emissions globally. According to the Rocky Mountain Institute, “the...
Blink’s 2023 Year in Review
December 19, 2023
2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere. It’s been a great year with company record-breaking sales and big increases in our membership. In our Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Report, we proudly announced that Blink has successfully contracted, sold, or deployed nearly 85,000 charging stations...
How New Eligibility Criteria for the Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Affects You
December 15, 2023
Opting for an electric vehicle and leveraging the EV tax credit to help with your next electric vehicle purchase is a smart move. There are various opportunities available to help offset the expenses linked with transitioning to electric vehicle. One such incentive is the Clean Vehicle Credit, a key component of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act. This...
How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel
December 14, 2023
The number of holiday travelers has returned to pre-pandemic levels, which means a lot of people are hitting the road in the United States. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2 million Americans will travel during the 2023 holiday travel period, and 90% of them will travel by car. Electric vehicle ownership is increasing,...
Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays
December 13, 2023
The holidays are here and hotels are gearing up to accommodate an influx of travelers. In fact, holiday travel is expected to be up this year over last year, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). The auto organization forecasted that over 49 million Americans would hit the road for Thanksgiving 2023, an increase of...
How to Select the Right Charging Level for Your Parking Facility
December 8, 2023
Considering that there are already over 4.2 million electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and there may be 48 million EVs on the road by 2030, installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in your commercial or multifamily parking is an obvious choice. The U.S. federal government is simplifying the transition to EVs by offering...
How Does Fleet Software Help You Cut EV Fleet Costs?
December 7, 2023
Regardless of whether you have an industrial fleet, delivery fleet, or school bus fleet, you need comprehensive telematics to track vehicles, manage fuel usage, and promote efficiency. When you electrify your fleet, you’ll need electric vehicle (EV) fleet management software that can help you find ways to cut costs, automate tasks, and provide you with...
From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence
November 30, 2023
What Are EV Range Anxiety and Range Confidence? EV range anxiety is the fear of running out of power and getting stranded. Range confidence is the opposite. Today’s EVs have higher battery capacity, allowing EV drivers to charge less frequently. Increasing EV charging infrastructure at home, work, and on the go creates range confidence. Level...
Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice
November 28, 2023
Vehicle fleets across the United States are transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) to electric vehicles, and that includes school bus fleets. The World Resources Institute, a sustainability advocacy group, says at the end of the second quarter in 2023, there were just under 6,000 committed electric school buses in the United States. This number includes...
First Steps to Installing EV Charging for Multifamily Dwellings
November 21, 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) charging for multifamily dwellings, such as apartment complexes and condominiums, can help attract and retain tenants and foster a sustainability-minded community while increasing property value. In fact, residents in multifamily dwellings are already making it clear that they want to see EV charging in apartment complexes and condos. This is understandable, as 80%...
Upcoming Changes to the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit Explained
November 16, 2023
To encourage clean and energy-efficient vehicle adoption, the United States government has made significant changes to the Clean Vehicle tax credit, to take effect from January 1, 2024. These changes make it easier for drivers to access tax credits when purchasing clean vehicles. Now consumers will be able to transfer their tax credit directly to...
How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities
November 15, 2023
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, high-inflation rates and labor shortages throughout 2023 have led to uncertainty for healthcare facilities everywhere. In its What to expect in US healthcare in 2023 and beyond report, McKinsey & Company predicted that “Medicare Advantage within payers; care settings such as ambulatory surgery centers within providers; software and platforms (for example, patient...
How Energy Management Cuts Operating Costs for Automotive Dealerships
November 10, 2023
Energy usage is the single largest operating cost of commercial properties and accounts for almost 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, according to the federal government’s ENERGY STAR® program. Those numbers are even higher for automotive dealerships, which consume about 116 megajoules (110 kilo-British thermal units converted) per square foot, compared to...
What You Need to Know About Owning Versus Leasing Fleet EVs
November 9, 2023
The decision to purchase or lease electric vehicles (EVs) for your commercial fleet depends on several factors, such as whether you want to own your capital assets versus maintaining a more flexible cash flow. In this blog, we will explore the advantages of both owning and leasing a commercial electric fleet. Advantages to buying EVs...