Blink Charging UK Given “Preferred Bidder” Status for 15-Year Contract with Brighton & Hove for EV Charging Infrastructure
Blink Charging UK has been named the preferred bidder for a 15-year contract worth over £500,000 with Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) to install a minimum of 350 EV chargers. The contract, supported by the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI), will complement Blink's existing network of over 400 chargers in the region.
This marks one of the first contracts awarded through LEVI, a government initiative designed to support local authorities in expanding EV charging networks across the UK. The project aims to bridge the gap between national net-zero goals and practical EV adoption by making sustainable transport more accessible.
Blink has maintained a five-year partnership with Brighton & Hove, and will participate in this year's Charge & Drive EV Experience Day in early April. The company continues to expand its presence through collaborations with local authorities, businesses, and property developers nationwide.
Blink Charging UK è stata nominata offerente preferenziale per un contratto di 15 anni del valore di oltre £500.000 con il Consiglio Comunale di Brighton e Hove (BHCC) per installare un minimo di 350 punti di ricarica per veicoli elettrici (EV). Il contratto, sostenuto dal Fondo Locale per l'Infrastruttura dei Veicoli Elettrici (LEVI), completerà la rete esistente di Blink, che conta oltre 400 punti di ricarica nella regione.
Questo segna uno dei primi contratti assegnati tramite LEVI, un'iniziativa governativa progettata per supportare le autorità locali nell'espansione delle reti di ricarica per EV in tutto il Regno Unito. Il progetto mira a colmare il divario tra gli obiettivi nazionali di azzeramento delle emissioni e l'adozione pratica dei veicoli elettrici, rendendo il trasporto sostenibile più accessibile.
Blink ha mantenuto una partnership di cinque anni con Brighton e Hove e parteciperà a quest'anno Charge & Drive EV Experience Day all'inizio di aprile. L'azienda continua ad espandere la sua presenza attraverso collaborazioni con autorità locali, imprese e sviluppatori immobiliari in tutto il paese.
Blink Charging UK ha sido designada como la licitadora preferida para un contrato de 15 años valorado en más de £500,000 con el Consejo de la Ciudad de Brighton y Hove (BHCC) para instalar un mínimo de 350 cargadores de vehículos eléctricos (EV). El contrato, respaldado por el Fondo Local de Infraestructura de Vehículos Eléctricos (LEVI), complementará la red existente de Blink, que cuenta con más de 400 cargadores en la región.
Esto marca uno de los primeros contratos otorgados a través de LEVI, una iniciativa gubernamental diseñada para apoyar a las autoridades locales en la expansión de redes de carga de EV en todo el Reino Unido. El proyecto tiene como objetivo cerrar la brecha entre los objetivos nacionales de cero emisiones y la adopción práctica de vehículos eléctricos, haciendo que el transporte sostenible sea más accesible.
Blink ha mantenido una asociación de cinco años con Brighton y Hove, y participará en el Charge & Drive EV Experience Day de este año a principios de abril. La empresa continúa expandiendo su presencia a través de colaboraciones con autoridades locales, empresas y desarrolladores inmobiliarios en todo el país.
블링크 차징 UK는 브라이튼 & 호브 시의회(BHCC)와 350개 이상의 전기차(EV) 충전기를 설치하기 위한 50만 파운드 이상의 15년 계약의 우선 입찰자로 선정되었습니다. 이 계약은 지역 전기차 인프라 기금(LEVI)의 지원을 받아 블링크의 기존 400개 이상의 충전기 네트워크를 보완할 것입니다.
이는 LEVI를 통해 수여된 첫 번째 계약 중 하나로, 영국 전역의 EV 충전 네트워크 확장을 지원하기 위해 설계된 정부 이니셔티브입니다. 이 프로젝트는 국가의 탄소 중립 목표와 실질적인 EV 채택 간의 간극을 해소하여 지속 가능한 교통을 보다 접근 가능하게 만드는 것을 목표로 합니다.
블링크는 브라이튼 & 호브와 5년의 파트너십을 유지해왔으며, 올해 4월 초 Charge & Drive EV 경험의 날에 참여할 예정입니다. 이 회사는 전국의 지방 당국, 기업 및 부동산 개발자와의 협력을 통해 존재감을 계속 확장하고 있습니다.
Blink Charging UK a été désignée comme l'offrant préféré pour un contrat de 15 ans d'une valeur de plus de 500 000 £ avec le Conseil Municipal de Brighton et Hove (BHCC) pour installer un minimum de 350 chargeurs de véhicules électriques (EV). Le contrat, soutenu par le Fonds Local pour l'Infrastructure des Véhicules Électriques (LEVI), viendra compléter le réseau existant de Blink, qui compte plus de 400 chargeurs dans la région.
Ceci marque l'un des premiers contrats attribués par le biais de LEVI, une initiative gouvernementale conçue pour soutenir les autorités locales dans l'expansion des réseaux de recharge de véhicules électriques à travers le Royaume-Uni. Le projet vise à combler le fossé entre les objectifs nationaux de zéro émission nette et l'adoption pratique des véhicules électriques, en rendant le transport durable plus accessible.
Blink a maintenu un partenariat de cinq ans avec Brighton et Hove et participera à la journée Charge & Drive EV Experience de cette année au début d'avril. L'entreprise continue d'élargir sa présence grâce à des collaborations avec des autorités locales, des entreprises et des promoteurs immobiliers à l'échelle nationale.
Blink Charging UK wurde als bevorzugter Bieter für einen 15-Jahres-Vertrag im Wert von über 500.000 £ mit dem Stadtrat von Brighton & Hove (BHCC) ausgewählt, um mindestens 350 EV-Ladegeräte zu installieren. Der Vertrag, unterstützt durch den Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI), wird das bestehende Netzwerk von Blink mit über 400 Ladegeräten in der Region ergänzen.
Dies ist einer der ersten Verträge, die über LEVI vergeben wurden, eine Regierungsinitiative, die darauf abzielt, lokale Behörden bei der Erweiterung der EV-Ladenetzwerke im gesamten Vereinigten Königreich zu unterstützen. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, die Lücke zwischen den nationalen Netto-Null-Zielen und der praktischen Annahme von EVs zu schließen, indem nachhaltiger Transport zugänglicher gemacht wird.
Blink hat eine fünfjährige Partnerschaft mit Brighton & Hove aufrechterhalten und wird an diesem Jahr Charge & Drive EV Experience Day Anfang April teilnehmen. Das Unternehmen setzt seine Präsenz durch Kooperationen mit lokalen Behörden, Unternehmen und Immobilienentwicklern im ganzen Land weiter aus.
- Secured preferred bidder status for £500,000 contract over 15 years
- Minimum 350 new chargers to be installed, expanding existing network of 400+ chargers
- Government-backed LEVI funding support
- Continues 5-year successful partnership with Brighton & Hove
- Contract still subject to final execution
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Blink Charging has secured preferred bidder status for a 15-year contract with Brighton & Hove City Council, valued at over
The contract's long-term nature provides steady, predictable revenue that helps strengthen Blink's European footprint. Importantly, this builds upon their existing 400-charger network in the region, suggesting established operational efficiency and customer satisfaction that enabled them to win this competitive bid.
This LEVI-funded project offers Blink strategic positioning in the rapidly developing UK EV infrastructure landscape. The UK government's commitment to phase out internal combustion vehicles by 2035 necessitates massive charging infrastructure deployment, placing early market entrants like Blink in advantageous positions for future contract awards.
While the financial impact may seem modest relative to Blink's overall business, the contract's recurring revenue nature and validation of their technology in competitive bidding processes carries significance beyond the immediate numbers, particularly given the company's current stock price of
The Brighton & Hove contract represents an important strategic advancement for Blink in the competitive UK EV infrastructure sector. Being among the first companies awarded a LEVI-funded contract positions Blink favorably as this government initiative continues distributing funds to accelerate charging infrastructure deployment nationwide.
The 15-year contract duration is particularly noteworthy in the rapidly evolving EV charging market. Such long-term commitments from municipal authorities are uncommon and provide Blink substantial operational security compared to shorter-term arrangements prevalent among competitors. This timeframe suggests confidence in both Blink's technology longevity and their operational reliability.
With 350 minimum new chargers added to their existing 400 units in the region, Blink creates meaningful network density that enhances user convenience and strengthens their competitive position. This density creates significant barriers to entry for competitors, as users typically prefer networks with broader geographic coverage and consistent interfaces.
Brighton's progressive environmental policies make it an influential reference customer that could sway other UK municipalities. Successfully executing this contract could create a compelling case study for Blink when pursuing similar municipal contracts throughout the UK and broader European market, potentially accelerating their international expansion beyond the immediate revenue impact.
LEVI Funding to Support Chargers Throughout Region
London, UK, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging UK (“Blink”), a leading owner, operator, provider and manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced that it has been named the preferred bidder (subject to contract execution) by Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC) for a 15-year contract valued at over
This will be one of the first contracts to be awarded through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (LEVI) and will add hundreds of additional chargers to the more than 400 Blink chargers already operating across Brighton & Hove. The LEVI fund was introduced to help drive the expansion of EV charging networks throughout the UK by supporting local authorities in installing public charging stations. By bridging the gap between national net-zero goals and practical EV adoption, LEVI is designed to make sustainable transport more accessible and convenient for communities across the country.
“We are extremely excited at the prospect of once again working with Brighton & Hove City Council to help deliver an innovative, future-ready, sustainable network that is focused on reliability and sustainability,” said Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Blink Charging UK. “We have a successful five-year history of providing EV charging solutions to Brighton & Hove residents and look forward to joining BHCC at this year’s Charge & Drive EV Experience Day in early April.”
“This LEVI funding opportunity in Brighton & Hove marks the latest in a series of key milestones in Blink’s UK, European, and global expansion,” said Mike Battaglia, President and CEO at Blink Charging, “reinforcing our commitment to support local authorities and municipalities in their electrified transportation ambitions. As more drivers transition to electric vehicles, it’s essential that we continue to provide visible and high-quality charging infrastructure.”
Blink Charging UK continues to secure collaborations nationwide, working with local authorities, businesses, and property developers to provide customer-focused solutions and sustainable energy management for a cleaner transport future.
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About Blink Charging UK
Blink Charging UK is a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions easily. Committed to helping the UK transition to sustainable transport, Blink provides accessible and reliable charging options for communities, businesses, and government projects across the country. Learn more at https://blinkcharging.com/en-gb.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging networks (“Blink Networks”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.
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