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“As development is well underway, we are excited to be bringing this new, innovative charger to market and to continue to offer a diverse product portfolio, regardless of connector type, that addresses global demand,” said Brendan Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer for Blink Charging. “Given recent announcements byTesla, GM, and Ford, we are clearly witnessing the continued evolution of the EV charging industry as technologies advance and industry stakeholders come together and evaluate best practices. We are excited by the increasing interest in our sector and are prepared to support all moves to increase EV adoption.”
“The development and installation of DC fast chargers continue to grow,” added Jones. “The technology is ideal for highway use or when drivers need the convenience of a faster charge time to keep on schedule. Our new Blink DC Fast Charger, providing both CCS and NACS connectors, is the perfect solution for any EV on the market.”
The Blink 240kW DCFC was first unveiled as a preview during CES 2023 and is now nearing its completion under the dedicated team at Blink. This innovative product has been developed to address the growing need for EV charging, both in the United States and worldwide. Following this final design phase, the prototype charger will be submitted for UL certification.
“Our team is excited to finalize the development and implementation of the truly innovative DC fast charger that we unveiled at CES earlier this year,” said Harjinder Bhade, Blink’s Chief Technology Officer. “Its silicon carbide construction and efficient yet aesthetic design allows the durable 240kW DCFC to be deployed in a variety of environments. While elegant, the charger will boast multiple cost-effective technologies and in-house manufacturing, allowing the product to immediately fill a void in the industry for a reliable DCFC charger that will be widely deployed to further electric vehicle adoption.”
Shares of BLNK are up 12.27% in afternoon trading on Monday.
