Blink Charging and Imperial Center Expand EV Fast Charging Access Along Key SR-111 Gateway Near U.S.–Mexico Border
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) announced the installation of 10 new 180 kW dual-port DC Fast Chargers at Imperial Center in Imperial County, California, providing 20 charging ports along State Route 111 near the U.S.-Mexico border. The strategic location serves as a crucial junction connecting Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley, and the Coachella Valley.
The charging station will be situated at Imperial Center, adjacent to retail and entertainment facilities, supporting local commuters, tourists, and commercial drivers. The installation enhances EV charging accessibility along the vital SR-111 corridor and provides convenient access to Interstate 8 for east-west travel between San Diego and Arizona.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha annunciato l'installazione di 10 nuovi caricabatterie DC Fast da 180 kW a doppia porta presso l'Imperial Center nella contea di Imperial, California, offrendo 20 porte di ricarica lungo la State Route 111 vicino al confine tra Stati Uniti e Messico. Questa posizione strategica rappresenta un punto di snodo fondamentale che collega Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley e la Coachella Valley.
La stazione di ricarica sarà situata all'Imperial Center, adiacente a strutture commerciali e di intrattenimento, supportando pendolari locali, turisti e autisti commerciali. L'installazione migliora l'accessibilità alla ricarica dei veicoli elettrici lungo il cruciale corridoio SR-111 e offre un comodo accesso all'Interstate 8 per viaggi est-ovest tra San Diego e l'Arizona.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) anunció la instalación de 10 nuevos cargadores rápidos DC de 180 kW con doble puerto en Imperial Center, en el condado de Imperial, California, proporcionando 20 puertos de carga a lo largo de la Ruta Estatal 111 cerca de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Esta ubicación estratégica sirve como un cruce crucial que conecta Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley y el Valle de Coachella.
La estación de carga estará ubicada en Imperial Center, junto a instalaciones comerciales y de entretenimiento, apoyando a los viajeros locales, turistas y conductores comerciales. La instalación mejora la accesibilidad a la carga de vehículos eléctricos a lo largo del vital corredor SR-111 y ofrece un acceso conveniente a la Interestatal 8 para viajes de este a oeste entre San Diego y Arizona.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK)는 캘리포니아 임페리얼 카운티의 임페리얼 센터에 새로운 180kW 듀얼 포트 DC 고속 충전기 10대를 설치했다고 발표했습니다. 이로써 미-멕시코 국경 근처의 주도 111번 도로를 따라 20개의 충전 포트를 제공하게 됩니다. 이 전략적 위치는 멕시칼리, 엘 센트로, 브롤리, 그리고 코첼라 밸리를 연결하는 중요한 교차점 역할을 합니다.
충전소는 임페리얼 센터 내 소매 및 엔터테인먼트 시설 인근에 위치하여 지역 통근자, 관광객, 상업 운전자들을 지원합니다. 이번 설치는 중요한 SR-111 구간을 따라 전기차 충전 접근성을 향상시키고, 샌디에이고와 애리조나 간 동서 방향 이동을 위한 인터스테이트 8 고속도로의 편리한 접근을 제공합니다.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ : BLNK) a annoncé l'installation de 10 nouvelles bornes de recharge rapide DC de 180 kW à double port au Imperial Center dans le comté d'Imperial, en Californie, offrant 20 ports de recharge le long de la State Route 111, près de la frontière entre les États-Unis et le Mexique. Cet emplacement stratégique constitue un carrefour clé reliant Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley et la vallée de Coachella.
La station de recharge sera située au Imperial Center, à proximité d'installations commerciales et de loisirs, soutenant les navetteurs locaux, les touristes et les conducteurs professionnels. Cette installation améliore l'accessibilité à la recharge des véhicules électriques le long du corridor vital SR-111 et offre un accès pratique à l'Interstate 8 pour les déplacements est-ouest entre San Diego et l'Arizona.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) hat die Installation von 10 neuen 180 kW Dual-Port DC-Schnellladegeräten im Imperial Center im Imperial County, Kalifornien, angekündigt, die 20 Ladeports entlang der State Route 111 in der Nähe der US-mexikanischen Grenze bereitstellen. Der strategische Standort dient als wichtiger Knotenpunkt, der Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley und das Coachella Valley verbindet.
Die Ladestation wird im Imperial Center, neben Einzelhandels- und Unterhaltungseinrichtungen, eingerichtet und unterstützt so lokale Pendler, Touristen und Berufskraftfahrer. Die Installation verbessert die Zugänglichkeit von EV-Ladestationen entlang des wichtigen SR-111-Korridors und bietet einen bequemen Zugang zur Interstate 8 für Ost-West-Reisen zwischen San Diego und Arizona.
- Strategic location at key transportation junction near U.S.-Mexico border
- Installation of high-capacity 180 kW dual-port chargers providing 20 charging ports
- Supports multiple user types including commuters, tourists, and commercial freight operators
- Positioned near retail, dining, and entertainment facilities for customer convenience
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Blink's strategic expansion along US-Mexico border corridor increases revenue potential while filling critical infrastructure gap in high-traffic international gateway.
Blink Charging's installation of ten 180 kW dual-port DC Fast Chargers at Imperial Center represents a strategic infrastructure placement that addresses a critical gap in the EV charging network. The location along State Route 111 near the US-Mexico border is particularly valuable as it serves multiple traffic flows: cross-border traffic, north-south regional travel, and east-west travel via I-8 between San Diego and Arizona.
The 20 total charging ports at this commercial hub will likely see substantial utilization given the location's position at the intersection of international, regional, and interstate travel. The site selection demonstrates Blink's "Right Charger, Right Place, Right Time" strategy in action, positioning high-capacity fast chargers where they can serve diverse driver populations.
What makes this deployment especially noteworthy is the combination of high-power 180 kW chargers in an area that likely had limited EV infrastructure previously. The Imperial Valley/US-Mexico border region has historically had fewer charging options compared to more populated coastal areas of California, and this installation helps close that gap while potentially capturing revenue from multiple traveler segments.
The proximity to retail, dining, and convenience store amenities at Imperial Center also follows best practices for charging site development, creating opportunities for complementary revenue streams from partner businesses while drivers charge. For Blink, this installation should strengthen their California network presence and showcase their ability to identify and develop strategic charging corridors beyond major metropolitan areas.
Ten 180 kW dual-port chargers to serve critical north-south traffic on State Route 111, supporting cross-border, regional, and east-west I-8 corridor travel
Bowie, Md., July 31, 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, today announced the installation of ten new 180 kW dual-port DC Fast Chargers, delivering 20 charging ports at a key transportation junction along State Route 111, just north of the U.S.–Mexico border in Imperial County, California.
The chargers will be installed at Imperial Center, a growing commercial and retail hub that serves thousands of daily drivers along SR-111—an essential north-south artery connecting Mexicali, El Centro, Brawley, and the Coachella Valley. The location also offers convenient access to Interstate 8, facilitating east-west travel between San Diego and Arizona. This project brings critical infrastructure to a heavily traveled region, enhancing accessibility for residents, long-distance travelers, and commercial freight operators alike.
“We are excited to be working with Imperial Center to expand public charging access and accelerate the transition to electric mobility as part of our commitment to a ‘Right Charger, Right Place, Right Time’ strategy,” said Mike Battaglia, President and CEO at Blink Charging. “SR-111 is a vital transportation lifeline for this region—it connects local communities, international border traffic, and growing commercial corridors throughout the Imperial Valley. With the addition of these chargers, we’re enabling EV drivers to travel more confidently between Mexico and the rest of Southern California, while also supporting long-haul travelers along the I-8 corridor.”
The chargers will be located at Imperial Center, adjacent to the Heber Mart Price Center (a new retail and swap-meet destination), the Prestige Event Center (with dining and entertainment), and a bustling convenience store and gas station. The site is ideally positioned to support commuters, tourists, and commercial drivers with fast, reliable EV charging.
“At Imperial Center, we’re proud to bring meaningful infrastructure investment to a corridor as important as SR-111,” said Mike Nahass, Managing Member of Imperial Center LLC. “This is where local, regional, and international traffic converge—and adding EV fast chargers here fills a real need for travelers moving between Mexico, the Imperial Valley, and beyond.”
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 includes 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.
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