Blink Charging and Group Bernaerts Expand EV Infrastructure in Belgium

Blink Charging and Group Bernaerts have partnered to expand EV infrastructure in Antwerp and Mechelen, Belgium. Group Bernaerts operates 88 Blink charging stations across its properties, aiming to double the number by the end of 2025. The collaboration aims to optimize charging locations, maximize value, and address technical and operational challenges. Blink provides comprehensive services, including technical analysis, design, installation, and implementation, as well as dedicated support for clients.

Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) and Group Bernaerts have announced a strategic partnership to enhance electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Antwerp and Mechelen, Belgium. The collaboration, which began in 2022, aims to double the number of Blink charging stations across Group Bernaerts' properties from 88 to 176 by the end of 2025.

The partnership addresses the growing demand for structured EV charging solutions in multi-tenant office environments. Group Bernaerts, a leading Belgian office property company, currently operates 88 Blink charging stations and plans to expand both underground and above-ground infrastructure. The focus includes semi-public chargers near highways and event venues, enabling after-hours utilization and maximizing revenue.

Blink Charging provides comprehensive services, including technical analysis, design, installation, and ongoing support. This full-service approach helps Group Bernaerts regain control over charging infrastructure, optimize parking space utilization, and meet tenant demand. The partnership has already shown success, with charging usage tripling year-over-year at existing locations.

The expansion strategy includes both underground garage installations and strategic above-ground deployments near highways and event venues, enabling 24/7 revenue generation beyond office hours. This mixed deployment approach maximizes charger economics and creates additional revenue streams.

The collaboration positions Blink to capture recurring revenue from the growing charging needs of commercial tenants as European EV adoption accelerates. The forward-thinking approach of Group Bernaerts aligns perfectly with Blink's drive to continuously adapt to market changes.

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