Blink Charging Co., a leading global manufacturer, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has signed a strategic passport hub data-sharing and roaming agreement with ChargeHub, North America’s leading EV roaming hub, the company announced Nov. 12.
As part of the agreement between the two companies, Blink’s public EV chargers will be visible to e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) and charge-point operators (CPOs) connected to ChargeHub’s passport roaming hub. Moreover, Blink’s public EV chargers can now be activated by the ChargeHub eMSP app, which serves over 1 million users, according to ChargeHub.
For EV drivers, the collaboration between Blink and ChargeHub represents a game-changing EV charging experience as the collaboration grants access to an expanded network of EV chargers while offering a streamlined payment process through a single account of the user’s choice. With this, the EV drivers can step away from juggling multiple accounts across different EV charging networks.
According to the press note, ChargeHub has swiftly established itself as a leading roaming provider in North America, reporting over 150 active roaming connections that cover more than two-thirds of networked (CCS and J1772) chargers in the US and Canada. Meanwhile, Blink continues to be one among the top-five EV charging network providers in the US.
“This collaboration with ChargeHub represents a significant milestone in improving the accessibility and efficiency of our charging solutions. We must aggressively pursue pathways to enable our shared EV adoption goals. I am excited to announce our collaboration with ChargeHub as our latest joint initiative,” said Mike Battaglia, CEO-elect at Blink. “At Blink, we understand the value of EV roaming in enhancing the driver experience and supporting customers’ growth. Teaming up with ChargeHub allows us to improve this experience across the US and Canada, providing broader access to the Blink network as well as a wide range of other charging solutions, all while offering the most advanced roaming capabilities.”
“As we observe the rapid growth of charging networks and the growth of OEMs and fleets in the EV space, the need for streamlined roaming solutions is becoming critical,” said Simon Ouellette, CEO of ChargeHub. “Our collaboration with Blink will allow millions of drivers from coast-to-coast access to Blink’s chargers while providing them with integrated solutions that seamlessly add EV roaming capabilities to offer the best overall charging experience.”
