Benzinga | Jul 27, 2021 11:13AM EDT

Blink Charging Awarded $12.5M Grant Funds For Deployment Of DC Fast Chargers At 25 Locations By State Of Florida

With a $12.5 million grant, Blink will create a robust network of 52 DC fast chargers along Florida's major interstate highways and enhance resilience against natural disasters

Miami Beach, FL, July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ:BLNK, BLNKW))))) ("Blink" or the "Company"), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced that it has been awarded Phase 2 grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to deploy DC fast charging stations. The 25 sites, featuring a total of 52 DC fast chargers, will be located in high-traffic areas along Florida's major interstate highways, increasing access to EV charging for residents and travelers and strengthening the state's resilience measures. This project is designed to provide fast charging opportunities across the state's evacuation routes in the event of natural disasters.