Key Takeaways
- Blink Charging partners with Hubject to enhance EV charging access in North America.
- Integration allows seamless access to Blink’s charging stations for existing service app users.
- Deployment will utilize OCPI protocol, with completion targeted for late 2025.
Collaboration Enhances EV Charging Accessibility
Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) has announced a strategic partnership with Hubject to simplify electric vehicle (EV) charging for drivers across North America. This collaboration integrates Blink’s charging infrastructure into Hubject’s intercharge eRoaming platform, enabling electric mobility service providers (eMSPs) and their users in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to access Blink’s charging stations through their current applications.
The partnership is expected to significantly expand Hubject’s North American footprint, which currently connects over 1 million charging points and 2,750 partners globally. By incorporating Blink’s comprehensive range of chargers, from Level 2 workplace stations to high-speed DC fast chargers, the integration is poised to attract more users to Blink’s services.
Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject North America, stated, “Our collaboration with Blink marks an important step in expanding our North American intercharge network. By integrating Blink’s network into our eRoaming platform, we aim to help reduce barriers that have historically complicated EV charging and to support the continued growth of EV adoption across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.”
Mike Battaglia, Blink Charging’s president and CEO, echoed this sentiment, noting that connecting to Hubject’s platform will enhance the interoperable charging experience for drivers while they travel.
The integration will employ the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) protocol, ensuring secure and reliable communication and billing among the various networks. The deployment is structured to occur in phases throughout 2025, with the full integration expected to be completed by the end of that year.
This collaboration highlights an essential step towards the increasing need for accessible EV charging infrastructure, reinforcing Blink and Hubject’s commitment to facilitating EV adoption and simplicity in charging access across North America.
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