Blink Charging to rebrand as Blink Energy as it expands into energy management and battery storage
By Eve
NASDAQ-listed Blink Charging Co announced on 29 October that it will change its name to Blink Energy, reflecting expansion across EV charging, energy management systems (EMS) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The Maryland-headquartered firm, which describes itself as an owner, operator and provider of charging and energy management solutions with 48,000 chargepoints, says the move follows a sustained fall in its share price over the past four years. CEO Mike Battaglia said EV charging will remain the core of the business, with the aim of building a broader recurring revenue base.
Why it matters
Blink is positioning EMS and BESS as answers to utility demand charges and limited electrical capacity, which are real cost pressures for chargepoint owners. Buyers and CPOs may increasingly see bundled charging, software and storage offers from this supplier, and should assess them against standalone options.
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- “Blink Charging rebranding as Blink Energy to reflect expansion into EMS and batteries”
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- 2 November 2026
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- 3 November 2026
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