Blink Charging UK Selected by Bradford Council to Support Expansion of Public EV Charging Infrastructure

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Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) said its UK unit was selected by Bradford Council to deliver 104 EV charging ports in the first phase of the LEVI program.

The project is partly financed by £282,000 in government funding via West Yorkshire Combined Authority and forms part of a planned rollout of up to 1,000 chargers at 230+ sites over the next two years. Blink will install, own and operate the chargers and manage them through the Blink Charging app, prioritizing on-street, off-street and accessible locations to improve local EV access and support cleaner transport.

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• First-phase delivery of 104 EV charging ports
• Project supported by £282,000 in LEVI funding
• Planned rollout of up to 1,000 chargers across 230+ sites
• Rollout scheduled over two years
• Blink to install, own and operate the chargers
• Chargers managed via the Blink Charging app

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EV infrastructure strategist

Blink won a publicly funded contract to install 104 ports now and up to 1,000 chargers across Bradford over two years.

Blink Charging UK will install, own, and operate the initial 104 EV charging ports as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, with the wider rollout targeting up to 1,000 chargers across more than 230 sites over the next two years. The project includes £282,000 in government funding secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and prioritizes locations with limited access to charging, including on-street, off-street, and accessible chargers managed through the Blink app.

The business mechanism is straightforward: Blink supplies hardware, installs and retains ownership and operational control, and provides network management and user access via its app, creating recurring usage and service revenue streams tied to public charging demand. The arrangement transfers capital deployment risk off Bradford Council, since the scheme is funded by national grants, while Blink assumes installation, operations, and maintenance responsibilities.

Key dependencies and risks include actual utilization rates at the new sites, timing and sufficiency of further LEVI funding, permit and street-works timelines, and costs of installation and maintenance relative to revenue per session. Accessibility and on-street locations typically require coordination with local authorities and can face installation delays or higher civil-works costs; those factors will materially influence near-term returns.

Concrete items to watch: progress from the initial 104 ports to the broader 1,000-charger target over the stated two-year rollout, any updates to aggregate grant funding beyond £282,000, and early utilization metrics reported by Blink for the Bradford sites within the first 6–12 months. These milestones will clarify commercial performance and the operational scalability of Blink's UK ownership-operator model.

Bowie, MD, Oct. 13, 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 its wholly owned subsidiary, Blink Charging UK Ltd., has been selected by Bradford Council to deliver 104 EV charging ports as part of the first phase of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program across the district.

Financed in part by £282,000 in government funding secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) through the LEVI program, the initiative will see up to 1,000 new EV chargers installed at more than 230 sites throughout Bradford over the next two years. The rollout will prioritize locations where access to charging is currently limited, including on-street and off-street chargers and ensure improved provision for drivers with accessibility needs. The chargers will be installed, owned, and operated by Blink, and managed through the Blink Charging app.

Bradford’s EV charging expansion is part of a wider West Yorkshire initiative to develop the region’s charging network and support the transition to cleaner transport. By widening access to reliable, affordable charging close to home, work and leisure destinations, the Council aims to accelerate EV adoption while improving air quality and delivering a more sustainable transport system for its residents.

“Bradford is making impactful changes by helping to make it easier for people to charge their EVs close to home, work, and on the road,” said Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Europe for Blink Charging. “Blink is proud to be working with the Council to be part of this significant investment in the city’s future. Expanding Bradford’s charging network will give drivers the confidence to make the switch to EVs, helping to accelerate the adoption of electric transport.”

“Bradford Council is committed to ensuring residents and visitors have access to affordable, reliable charging options,” said Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places. “This first phase of the LEVI program will provide new charge points across the district with no financial impact on the Council’s budget, as the scheme is fully funded through national grants. Expanding this network will help meet growing demand and make EV ownership a more practical choice for people across the district.”

The LEVI fund was introduced to help 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. The Bradford deployment builds on the LEVI fund’s mission to ensure that drivers without off-street parking are never far from a charging point.

“It’s fantastic to have Blink on board as we make it easier for people to switch to electric vehicles,” said Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire. “These new charge points closer to home will bring huge benefits to people without off-street parking and contribute to improving air quality in our communities. Investing in safe, reliable and easy-to-use chargers is vital in helping us build a greener, better-connected West Yorkshire that works for everyone.”

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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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FAQ

What did Blink Charging (BLNK) announce for Bradford on October 13, 2025?

Blink said its UK unit will deliver 104 EV charging ports in phase one of Bradford's LEVI rollout.

How much LEVI funding supports the Bradford EV charging project (BLNK)?

The project is financed in part by £282,000 in government funding secured via West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

How many total chargers will Blink (BLNK) install in Bradford and over what timeframe?

The initiative plans up to 1,000 chargers at more than 230 sites over the next two years.

Will Blink own and operate the Bradford charge points (BLNK)?

Yes. Blink will install, own and operate the chargers and manage them through its app.

What types of locations will BLNK chargers target in Bradford?

The rollout will prioritize on-street, off-street and accessible locations where charging access is limited.

What is the expected local benefit of Blink's Bradford deployment (BLNK)?

The deployment aims to improve EV access, accelerate adoption and contribute to better local air quality.