Blink Charging and Universal Media Partner to Create EV Totem, a Prominent Electric Vehicle Charging Station with Elevated Screens

Blink Charging's EV Totem is a 20-foot tall, fully illuminated charging station that aims to increase visibility and confidence for electric vehicle (EV) owners. Designed to resemble gas station signs, the Totem combines Blink chargers with elevated screens to announce the availability of reliable EV charging. The screens can display ads and collect data to provide real-time insights for brands.

Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) has introduced a new innovation in the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape with the launch of its EV Totem. This 20-foot tall, fully illuminated charging station aims to enhance visibility and confidence for EV owners, designed to resemble traditional gas station signs. The Totem combines Blink chargers with elevated screens that can display advertisements and collect data to provide real-time insights for brands.

The EV Totem is part of Blink Charging's ongoing efforts to expand its EV charging network and improve the user experience. The company has been actively investing in infrastructure to support the growing EV market, with a focus on making charging more accessible and convenient. The Totem's design is intended to increase awareness and confidence among EV owners, encouraging more people to adopt electric vehicles.

The introduction of the EV Totem comes at a time when the EV charging infrastructure is under significant development. The Trump administration's revised guidance for federal formula funds to create a national network of electric vehicle charging stations has made it easier for states to deploy the funds [1]. This program aims to build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations by 2030, although it faced initial struggles under the Biden administration.

Blink Charging's recent financial restructuring with Envoy Technologies, a subsidiary that provides on-demand electric vehicle car-sharing services, further underscores the company's commitment to growth and innovation. The company reached an agreement to release Blink from all payment obligations and liabilities through a structured settlement involving the issuance of $10 million in common stock and performance-based warrants worth $11 million [2]. This agreement strengthens Blink's balance sheet while minimizing immediate cash impact, allowing the company to focus on operational execution and further infrastructure development.

The EV Totem represents a significant step forward in Blink Charging's strategy to become a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services. By enhancing visibility and providing valuable data insights, the Totem is poised to play a crucial role in the broader EV ecosystem, contributing to the growth and adoption of electric vehicles.

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[1] https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/trump-administration-eases-criteria-for-states-to-build-ev-charging-stations
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/BLNK/blink-charging-and-envoy-reach-agreement-releasing-blink-from-all-bpfz3puwsbk0.html