The ideal charging solution depends on your location, your budget and your charging needs. To accommodate your unique situation, Blink offers four business models that can be tailored further. From Blink-funded chargers to your very own charging station: go ahead and find your match.
Business models
The right business model for your charging needs
Find your EV charging solution in Blink’s flexible business models.
Four customizable models
The right fit for every business – big or small
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Blink’s business models
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Blink Owned
For select locations, Blink will provide the installation, equipment, operations, and administration and share a portion of the revenues with the host.
We fund your entire charging operation
We receive the charging revenue
Depending on the project, you can recoup a portion of the charging fees as rental income from your electrified parking spaces
Recommended business model for Governments, Hospitality & Leisure, Hospitals and Commercial Real Estate
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Delivering Peace of Mind
At Blink, we prioritize your satisfaction as much as we do the smooth operations of your stations in the market. Our commitment to customer service means we are dedicated to supporting owners like you to ensure your stations consistently deliver reliable charging.
Maintenance & support
We keep your station charged
Once your charging station is in use, count on Blink for continued maintenance & support. We monitor the performance and uptime of your chargers while addressing any potential issues on-site. Any questions? Your dedicated Blink project manager is happy to answer them. Drivers using your charging station can rely on 24/7 customer support.
Not Sure What Business Model to Choose?
Get in touch with one of our experts and let them advise you on what’s best for your business.
Business Model Comparison
| Blink Owned | Host Owned | Hybrid Owned | Blink as a Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre installation cost | Blink | Host | Host | Host |
| Installation cost | Blink | Host | Blink | Host |
| Hardware cost | Blink | Host | Blink | Host |
| Energy Contract | Blink/Host | Host | Blink/Host | Host |
| Charging revenue | Blink | Host | Shared | Host |
| Warranty | Blink for contract period | 2 years (all-in) | Blink for contract period | 2 years (all-in) |
| Extended Warranty | N/A | Up to 5 years (carry-in) | N/A | Up to 5 years (carry-in) |
| Omnium Maintenance | Blink | Optional | Blink | Optional |
| Contract | Long Term | Short Term | Long Term | Short Term |
| Portal | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Connectivity Cost | Blink | Blink | Blink | Blink |
| 24/7 Customer Service | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guest Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charge Cards | / | Optional | / | Optional |
| Recommended Industries | Hospitals, Government, CRE, Hospitality | Parking Operators, Fleet, MFH, Leasing, Hospitality | ORE, CRE, Government, MFH, Hospitality | Fleet (B2B) |
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