- The EQ 200 is
a scalable and bi-directional charging solution with
vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability.
- Can be used as part
of smart energy management systems.
LONDON, Nov. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Charging UK today
announced the launch of its advanced EQ 200 charger for the UK and
Ireland.
The EQ 200 is one of a new generation of vehicle-to-grid,
bi-directional chargers designed to boost the development of an
effective EV charging infrastructure and enable the switch from
static EV charging to more dynamic and sustainable energy
management as grid technology develops.
The EQ 200's smart features include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet,
and 2G and 4G connectivity, allowing the charger to interact with a
full range of load-balancing and intelligent energy management
systems, enabling vehicle-to-grid (VTG) and vehicle-to-everything
(VTX) capabilities as new systems emerge.
Going forward, these smart features will allow the EQ 200
charger to draw on the energy stored in an electric vehicle's
battery to power other devices in the office or home, charge other
EVs, or feed electricity back into the grid. This in turn will help
organisations, homeowners, and grid operators to balance energy
supply and demand.
The EQ 200 charger's compact design makes it suitable for
workplace and parking operators as well as residential users. The
Level 2 (L2) AC charger has been designed for European markets, and
is ISO15118- and MID-certified, offering up to 22kW of charging
power output.
Miko de Haan, President of
Blink Charging Europe, said: "Electric vehicle sales outpaced
expectations in the UK last year, accounting for nearly 17% of new
registrations. This continued acceleration of EV adoption demands a
sophisticated EV charging infrastructure, and we hope to play our
part in growing a network of future-capable chargers that supports
EV ambitions."
Alex Calnan, Managing
Director, Blink Charging UK, said: "The launch of our
grid-ready EQ 200 charger into the UK and Irish markets is an
important moment for EV charging. Facilities including car parks,
depots and offices now have the option of an advanced solution
capable of interacting with smart energy systems."
Blink UK has more than 2000 chargers in the United Kingdom and Ireland with customers in sectors including
local authorities, NHS healthcare trusts, universities, and fleets.
Blink Charging UK has ambitious plans to further expand its
offerings in the UK and Ireland to
include new commercial and home chargers, global network services
and apps, and new fleet management tools.
Note to editors:
The EQ 200 charger operates using Open Charge Point Protocol
software, which is designed to eliminate the need to upgrade
hardware as charging technology advances. It is available in both
Type 2 sockets or optional 7 metre tethered cable, with accessories
for wall, post or back-to-back mounting, and is compatible with
about 90% of modern electric vehicles.
About Blink Charging
Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK), a global leader in electric
vehicle (EV) charging equipment, has contracted, sold, or deployed
nearly 78,000 charging ports worldwide, many of which are networked
EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any
of Blink's charging locations. Blink's principal line of products
and services includes the Blink EV charging network ("Blink
Network"), EV charging equipment, EV charging services, and the
products and services of recent acquisitions, including
SemaConnect, Blue Corner, BlueLA and Envoy. 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. With global EV purchases forecasted to
half of passenger cars sold in the US by 2030, 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.
For more information, please visit
https://blinkcharging.com/.
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