US charge point provider Blink Charging has announced the launch of Blink Charging UK – a new arm of the company set to “supercharge” EV charging infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

Michael D Farkas, CEO and founder

The move follows the US firm’s acquisition of EB Charging in April 2022. EB has now been rebranded as Blink Charging UK, in a move to cement its presence in the market.

The business has more than 1,225 chargers in the UK and Ireland, set to expand rapidly under expansion plans.

“The market opportunity in the United Kingdom and Ireland is substantial and was a significant factor in our consideration for the EB Charging acquisition,” said Michael D. Farkas, founder and chief executive officer of Blink Charging.

“While overall vehicle sales in the United Kingdom are slow, EVs outpaced expectations, accounting for nearly 17% of new vehicle registrations last year. The acceleration of EV adoption demands the EV charging infrastructure to support it. With Blink now having a solid foundation and growing brand awareness across the region, we can further accelerate our charging network globally.”

The acquisition of EB Charging last year was based on its reputation as an established and well-known EV charging infrastructure company with a proven track record of success. It provides EV charging services to more than 50 councils as well as to a list of private clients, NHS healthcare trusts, universities and fleets.

“Blink is committed to its mission of slowing climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions caused by transportation and advance EV adoption with a desire to see zero emission towns and cities everywhere,” added Miko de Haan, managing director Europe for Blink Charging. “Bringing these two EV charging leaders together adds to Blink’s innovation engine, and allows them to be more responsive, faster, and better equipped to deliver one of the best driver experiences around, and a marketleading service for clients.”

The rebrand also delivers a new identify for the existing EB Charging-branded chargers, an updated look to the EV driver mobile app, the ‘Blink Charging – EB Go!’, and a refreshed Blink look to the website and external sales and marketing assets.

Alex Calnan, managing director of Blink Charging UK, summed up: “This work builds on the strong foundations we’ve laid over the last seven years, and aside from a fresh new look, enables us to deliver even better services to our clients and EV drivers.”