Because it turns your space into the primary destination of every electric vehicle driver, giving your business that great comparative advantage. During charging, the owner of the electric vehicle stays at your place for more time and this is at least encouraging towards the services and products you offer. The value of your building increases while you benefit from potential advertising profits. In addition, the status of your business is enhanced, as you obtain an eco-label.

Blink offers AC fast charging (Mode 3) and DC super fast charging (Mode 4) stations. The fast charging stations have one and/or two Type 2 sockets, each with a power of 22kW, thus serving up to two users of electric vehicles at the same time. All vehicles on the European market are compatible with Type 2 sockets. The super fast DC chargers have a power output of 50kW.

All Blink charging points are displayed on the map which is available via the Blink Charging Mobile app as well as other popular electric car driver information platforms (PlugShare etc.). For each charging point, the exact address of the charger’s location is indicated, while real-time information is provided about the power of the charger, its availability and the cost of the service provided.

The charging process is extremely simple and is described in the following 3 steps:

1. Connect the charging cable to the charger socket and the car and wait until the charger LEDs turn yellow.

2. Approach the RFID card to the card reader located above the charger socket. Alternatively, select from the map of the Blink Charging Mobile app, the charger and the outlet to which you have connected the charging cable. In a few seconds, the LEDs turn from yellow to blue and charging begins.

3. To complete charging, bring the RFID closer to the card reader again or alternatively press the icon displayed on your mobile screen. The LEDs turn yellow again, the cable unlocks and you can now remove it from your vehicle.

While EVs might have a higher upfront cost, they often have lower operating costs due to cheaper electricity compared to gasoline. Additionally, EVs have fewer moving parts, reducing maintenance costs over time. Moreover, EVs are more efficient than internal combustion engines, meaning EVs can convert more energy from their batteries into powering the vehicle, resulting in better energy efficiency. With the global shift towards renewable energy and efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, investing in an EV can be seen as a future-proof choice.

A pure electric car will typically use up to 16A three-phase (11kW) or up to 32A single-phase (7.4kW). A three-phase 32A (22kW) charging station covers all cases.

A plug-in hybrid will typically use 16A or 32A single phase. If you charge it at a three-phase charging station, it will only draw power from one phase.