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Wakefield Council Selects Blink Charging UK to Support Development and Expansion of Public EV Charging Infrastructure

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Blink will install, own, and operate 184 EV chargers across the Wakefield district as part of a regional net-zero drive 

London, UK, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Blink Charging UK Ltd., has been selected by Wakefield Council to install, own, and operate 54 on-street and 130 off-street EV chargers throughout the district, with a focus on areas where access to charging has been limited.

Backed by a £282,000 investment through the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), the collaboration will accelerate the realization of Wakefield’s commitment towards net-zero emissions and expand public EV charging access to its residents, aiming to facilitate fully electric transportation by 2030. The 184 new chargers will be installed within the next two years.

Wakefield’s EV charging program aims to expand public EV charging accessibility for residents who lack access to home charging, thereby further supporting the adoption of electrified transportation. Wakefield, in collaboration with Blink, aims to ensure a minimum of 20% of the EV chargers considered in planning can provide seamless use for residents with a range of accessibility requirements.

The LEVI fund was introduced to drive the expansion of EV charging networks throughout the UK by supporting local authorities in installing public charging stations. By bridging the gap between national net-zero goals and practical EV adoption, LEVI is designed to make sustainable transport more accessible and convenient for communities across the country.

“Wakefield is taking purposeful action to improve access to EV charging, and we’re proud to have been selected to support its efforts towards building this future,” said Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Europe at Blink Charging. “Delivering reliable, strategically placed EV charging where most needed supports the adoption of EVs, making it a more practical option for more residents. Focusing on the development of Wakefield’s publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure is an essential step forward in making electric transportation a seamless part of everyday life across the district.”

“With more people switching to EVs, additional public EV charging is needed. The LEVI funding and Blink collaboration is important because it will increase the number of publicly available chargers at no cost to the Council,” said Councillor George Ayre, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate and Environment. “It means residents whose homes don’t allow for private EV chargers will only be a few minutes’ walk from a charger.”

The project with Wakefield Council continues to expand Blink’s growth across the UK, providing innovative charging solutions and enabling energy independence through the global electrification of transportation.

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 uses 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/

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