Group Bernaerts & Blink Charging Team Up to Expand EV Infrastructure in Antwerp and Mechelen
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) has expanded its partnership with Belgian office property company Group Bernaerts to enhance EV charging infrastructure in Antwerp and Mechelen. Group Bernaerts currently operates 88 Blink charging stations across its properties and plans to double this number by the end of 2025.
The collaboration, which began in 2022, addresses the growing demand for structured EV charging solutions in multi-tenant office environments. Group Bernaerts is expanding both underground and above-ground charging infrastructure, with a focus on semi-public chargers near highways and event venues for after-hours utilization. The partnership has already shown success, with charging usage tripling year-over-year at existing locations.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha ampliato la sua collaborazione con la società immobiliare belga Group Bernaerts per potenziare l'infrastruttura di ricarica per veicoli elettrici ad Anversa e Mechelen. Attualmente, Group Bernaerts gestisce 88 stazioni di ricarica Blink nelle sue proprietà e prevede di raddoppiare questo numero entro la fine del 2025.
La collaborazione, iniziata nel 2022, risponde alla crescente domanda di soluzioni di ricarica EV strutturate in ambienti d'ufficio multi-inquilino. Group Bernaerts sta ampliando le infrastrutture di ricarica sia sotterranee che aeree, concentrandosi su caricabatterie semi-pubblici vicino alle autostrade e ai luoghi per eventi, per un utilizzo anche fuori orario. La partnership ha già mostrato risultati positivi, con l'utilizzo delle stazioni di ricarica che è triplicato anno su anno nelle sedi esistenti.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) ha ampliado su asociación con la empresa inmobiliaria belga Group Bernaerts para mejorar la infraestructura de carga de vehículos eléctricos en Amberes y Malinas. Actualmente, Group Bernaerts opera 88 estaciones de carga Blink en sus propiedades y planea duplicar esta cifra para finales de 2025.
La colaboración, iniciada en 2022, responde a la creciente demanda de soluciones estructuradas de carga de vehículos eléctricos en entornos de oficinas con múltiples inquilinos. Group Bernaerts está ampliando la infraestructura de carga tanto subterránea como en superficie, enfocándose en cargadores semi-públicos cerca de autopistas y lugares de eventos para su uso fuera del horario laboral. La asociación ya ha demostrado éxito, con el uso de las estaciones de carga triplicándose año tras año en las ubicaciones existentes.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK)는 벨기에의 사무용 부동산 회사인 Group Bernaerts와의 파트너십을 확대하여 앤트워프와 메헬렌의 전기차 충전 인프라를 강화했습니다. Group Bernaerts는 현재 자산 내에 88개의 Blink 충전소를 운영 중이며, 2025년 말까지 이 수를 두 배로 늘릴 계획입니다.
2022년에 시작된 이번 협력은 다중 임대 사무실 환경에서 체계적인 전기차 충전 솔루션에 대한 증가하는 수요를 해결합니다. Group Bernaerts는 고속도로 및 행사장 근처의 준공공 충전기를 중심으로 지하 및 지상 충전 인프라를 확장하고 있으며, 근무 시간 외에도 활용할 수 있도록 하고 있습니다. 이 파트너십은 기존 위치에서의 충전 사용량이 전년 대비 세 배로 증가하는 등 이미 성공을 거두고 있습니다.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ : BLNK) a renforcé son partenariat avec le groupe immobilier belge Group Bernaerts afin d'améliorer l'infrastructure de recharge des véhicules électriques à Anvers et Malines. Group Bernaerts exploite actuellement 88 stations de recharge Blink sur ses propriétés et prévoit de doubler ce nombre d'ici fin 2025.
Cette collaboration, initiée en 2022, répond à la demande croissante de solutions de recharge structurées pour véhicules électriques dans des environnements de bureaux multi-locataires. Group Bernaerts étend son infrastructure de recharge, tant souterraine que de surface, en se concentrant sur des bornes semi-publiques situées près des autoroutes et des lieux événementiels pour une utilisation en dehors des heures de bureau. Le partenariat a déjà porté ses fruits, avec une utilisation des bornes de recharge triplée d'une année sur l'autre sur les sites existants.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) hat seine Partnerschaft mit der belgischen Büroimmobiliengesellschaft Group Bernaerts ausgeweitet, um die Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektrofahrzeuge in Antwerpen und Mechelen zu verbessern. Group Bernaerts betreibt derzeit 88 Blink-Ladestationen auf seinen Grundstücken und plant, diese Zahl bis Ende 2025 zu verdoppeln.
Die im Jahr 2022 gestartete Zusammenarbeit reagiert auf die steigende Nachfrage nach strukturierten Ladelösungen für Elektrofahrzeuge in Mehrmieter-Büroumgebungen. Group Bernaerts erweitert sowohl die unterirdische als auch die oberirdische Ladeinfrastruktur, mit Schwerpunkt auf halböffentlichen Ladepunkten in der Nähe von Autobahnen und Veranstaltungsorten zur Nutzung außerhalb der Geschäftszeiten. Die Partnerschaft zeigt bereits Erfolge, da die Nutzung der Ladestationen an bestehenden Standorten im Jahresvergleich verdreifacht wurde.
- Planned expansion to double charging stations from 88 to 176 by end of 2025
- Triple year-over-year growth in kilowatt-hours charged at existing locations
- Strategic placement near highways and venues enables 24/7 utilization
- Strong daily utilization of all existing charging stations
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Blink Charging's partnership with Group Bernaerts significantly expands its European footprint with 88 current stations doubling to 176 by year-end.
Blink Charging's expanded collaboration with Group Bernaerts marks a strategic deepening of its European market presence. The partnership, which began in 2022, has already deployed 88 charging stations across office properties in Antwerp and Mechelen, with plans to double this footprint to 176 stations by end-2025.
The implementation addresses a critical pain point in commercial real estate: the uncoordinated proliferation of tenant-installed chargers that created operational challenges. By centralizing and standardizing the charging infrastructure, Blink provides Group Bernaerts with a comprehensive solution that enhances property value while meeting growing tenant demand.
What's particularly notable is the utilization data shared by Group Bernaerts, indicating that every charger is used daily with kilowatt-hours tripling year-over-year. This extraordinary utilization rate demonstrates strong product-market fit and validates Blink's business model in European commercial settings.
The expansion strategy includes both underground garage installations and strategic above-ground deployments near highways and event venues, enabling 24/7 revenue generation beyond office hours. This mixed deployment approach maximizes charger economics and creates additional revenue streams.
As European EV adoption accelerates, particularly in markets like Belgium with strong environmental policies, this partnership positions Blink to capture recurring revenue from the growing charging needs of commercial tenants. The full-service approach – from technical analysis through installation and ongoing support – creates significant barriers to competitor entry once Blink secures a property relationship.
Leading Office Property Company Aims to Host at Least 176 Active Blink Chargers by End of 2025
Antwerp, Belgium, July 21, 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 collaboration with leading Belgian office property company, Group Bernaerts, to expand upon Group Bernaerts’ sustainability goals for its Belgian properties.
Evolving from a collaboration that began in 2022, Group Bernaerts now operates 88 Blink charging stations across its various properties in Antwerp and Mechelen. This number is expected to double by the end of this year, with Group Bernaerts planning to expand its charging infrastructure, both underground and above ground.
“We offer EV charging parking management solutions through collaborations with third parties,” said Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Europe at Blink Charging. “Using platforms specifically designed for complex multi-tenant environments, we optimize the use of parking spaces are actively utilized rather than left vacant. This maximizes the value of each charging location, benefiting both the property owner and the community.”
“Every single one of the Blink Chargers on our properties in Antwerp and Mechelen is used daily,” said Nico Van Daele, Managing Director of Group Bernaerts. “In fact, the number of kilowatt-hours charged at our sites has tripled each year. The comprehensive service that Blink delivers was exactly what we needed – and what our tenants wanted.”
“Above ground, we will focus on semi-public chargers near highways, concert halls, and event venues,” said Van Daele. “This way, the chargers will also be useful after office hours and on weekends.”
Before the collaboration began, office tenants were independently installing their own charging stations in their designated parking spaces, each using private meters. This led to an uncontrolled proliferation of charging stations, creating significant technical and operational challenges. To regain control, and implement a more structured approach, Group Bernaerts reached out to Blink.
“Office owners are rapidly being confronted with this new, urgent need from their tenants. We understand that this can be overwhelming. That’s why we take over the entire process, from technical analysis and design to installation and implementation,” explained Anthony Poshcet, Head of European Sales and Marketing at Blink. “Plus, every client has a dedicated contact person at Blink to answer questions and provide support. Group Bernaerts is one of the first real estate owners to proactively invest in charging infrastructure for their tenants - an essential need that will only continue to grow. Their forward-thinking approach aligns perfectly with our own drive to continuously adapt to change.”
About Group Bernaerts
Group Bernaerts develops, constructs, rents, and sells commercial real estate in the Antwerp and Mechelen regions. The group rents approximately 210,000 m² of office space, logistics sites, and semi-industrial properties.
Learn more at https://groupbernaerts.be/en/
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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