Blink Charging Powers Nationwide EV Infrastructure Expansion with NASPO ValuePoint Portfolio
July 25 2024 - 7:15AM
Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”),
a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of
electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has been
selected as an official supplier in NASPO ValuePoint’s new EV
Charging Station Portfolio.
Spearheaded by the State of Maryland and funded
through NASPO’s emerging markets initiative, this portfolio aims to
provide public entities nationwide with electric vehicle charging
solutions to meet the rising demand for EV infrastructure.
NASPO ValuePoint, the cooperative purchasing
division of the National Association of State Procurement Officials
(NASPO), facilitates cooperative public procurement solicitations
nationwide.
This new portfolio offers a comprehensive range
of suppliers, manufacturers, and product options for Level 2 and DC
Fast Charge EV charging stations, along with value-added services
such as installation, maintenance, repair, training, and software
support. The contracts are structured to allow for the easy
addition of new technologies and devices as the market evolves,
ensuring public entities stay at the forefront of this rapidly
advancing field.
Through this contract, Blink’s advanced EV
charging equipment and services are now available for use by state
governments, institutions of higher education, political
subdivisions, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and other
eligible entities, subject to approval and adherence to legal and
regulatory compliance. The contract remains active through May 31,
2027, and may be renewed through May 31, 2029.
This initiative reaffirms NASPO ValuePoint’s
commitment to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to
public entities, enabling them to efficiently maintain and improve
vital infrastructure for future needs. For more information about
the portfolio, including a full list of awarded suppliers,
visit naspovaluepoint.org.
“Being awarded the NASPO ValuePoint contract is
a significant honor and further demonstrates Blink’s leadership in
the electrification of transportation in partnership with public
agencies nationwide," said Michael Battaglia, COO of Blink Charging
Co. "As we focus on providing comprehensive, targeted charging
options for EV drivers across the U.S. and globally, we will
continue to lay the groundwork for an electric revolution. We are
grateful for NASPO’s trust and commitment to sustainable
transportation solutions.”
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About NASPO
ValuePoint
NASPO ValuePoint is the cooperative purchasing
division of the National Association of State Procurement Officials
(NASPO), facilitating cooperative public procurement solicitations
using a Lead State Model. NASPO aggregates the demand of all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the US territories, their
political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, spurring best
value, innovation, and competition in the marketplace. NASPO
ValuePoint delivers high-value, reliable, and competitively sourced
cooperative contracts – offering public entities outstanding
prices, favorable terms and conditions, and value-added services.
Learn more at www.naspovaluepoint.org.
NASPO®, NASPO ValuePoint®, their logos, and Lead
State Model™ are trademarks of the National Association of State
Procurement Officials.
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 network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV
charging services. The Blink Network utilizes 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.
For more information, please
visit https://blinkcharging.com/
Blink Media ContactNipunika
CoePR@BlinkCharging.com305-521-0200 ext. 266
Blink Investor Relations
ContactVitalie SteleaIR@BlinkCharging.com305-521-0200 ext.
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