Wakefield Council Selects Blink Charging UK to Support Development and Expansion of Public EV Charging Infrastructure

Rhea-AI Summary

Blink Charging (NASDAQ: BLNK) will install, own, and operate 184 EV chargers across Wakefield district: 54 on-street and 130 off-street, to be deployed within the next two years. The project is backed by £282,000 of LEVI funding secured by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and targets residents without home charging to support Wakefield’s aim for fully electric transportation by 2030. Blink and Wakefield plan a minimum of 20% of chargers to meet accessibility requirements. The collaboration expands Blink’s UK footprint and is positioned to increase public charging availability at no cost to the Council.

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• 184 EV chargers committed for Wakefield within 2 years
• Breakdown: 54 on-street and 130 off-street chargers
• Backed by £282,000 LEVI funding secured by WYCA
• Minimum 20% of chargers planned for accessibility needs
• Project provided at no cost to Wakefield Council

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Insights

Infrastructure Analyst

Blink wins a funded public‑charging contract to install 184 chargers in Wakefield over two years, supporting local net‑zero goals.

Blink Charging UK will install, own, and operate 184 EV chargers (54 on‑street, 130 off‑street) backed by a £282,000 LEVI grant secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. The deal transfers installation, ownership, and operational responsibility to Blink and targets areas with limited home charging access.

The principal dependencies are straightforward: timely deployment within the next two years, adherence to the accessibility target of at least 20% of planned chargers, and ongoing operational performance at no cost to the Council. Failure to meet installation timelines or accessibility commitments could reduce local political support; funding appears limited to capital support rather than full program costs.

Watch implementation milestones over the next two years, the fulfillment of the 20% accessibility objective, and any disclosures about additional funding or operating arrangements. Near‑term signals will come from installation updates and usage metrics once chargers activate; these provide the clearest evidence of commercial and community impact.

Blink will install, own, and operate 184 EV chargers across the Wakefield district as part of a regional net-zero drive 

London, UK, Oct. 08, 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, has announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Blink Charging UK Ltd., has been selected by Wakefield Council to install, own, and operate 54 on-street and 130 off-street EV chargers throughout the district, with a focus on areas where access to charging has been limited.

Backed by a £282,000 investment through the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), the collaboration will accelerate the realization of Wakefield’s commitment towards net-zero emissions and expand public EV charging access to its residents, aiming to facilitate fully electric transportation by 2030. The 184 new chargers will be installed within the next two years.

Wakefield’s EV charging program aims to expand public EV charging accessibility for residents who lack access to home charging, thereby further supporting the adoption of electrified transportation. Wakefield, in collaboration with Blink, aims to ensure a minimum of 20% of the EV chargers considered in planning can provide seamless use for residents with a range of accessibility requirements.

The LEVI fund was introduced to 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.

“Wakefield is taking purposeful action to improve access to EV charging, and we’re proud to have been selected to support its efforts towards building this future,” said Alex Calnan, Managing Director of Europe at Blink Charging. “Delivering reliable, strategically placed EV charging where most needed supports the adoption of EVs, making it a more practical option for more residents. Focusing on the development of Wakefield’s publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure is an essential step forward in making electric transportation a seamless part of everyday life across the district.”

“With more people switching to EVs, additional public EV charging is needed. The LEVI funding and Blink collaboration is important because it will increase the number of publicly available chargers at no cost to the Council,” said Councillor George Ayre, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate and Environment. “It means residents whose homes don’t allow for private EV chargers will only be a few minutes’ walk from a charger.”

The project with Wakefield Council continues to expand Blink’s growth across the UK, providing innovative charging solutions and enabling energy independence through the global electrification of transportation.

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 Wakefield on October 8, 2025?

Blink announced it will install, own, and operate 184 EV chargers in Wakefield (54 on-street, 130 off-street) to be installed within two years.

How much LEVI funding supports the Wakefield EV charger project for BLNK?

The project is backed by £282,000 of UK government LEVI funding secured by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

What timeline did Blink give for installing the 184 chargers in Wakefield (BLNK)?

Blink said the 184 chargers will be installed within the next two years.

How will the Wakefield-Blink (BLNK) project address accessibility requirements?

Wakefield and Blink aim to ensure at least 20% of planned chargers provide seamless use for residents with a range of accessibility requirements.

Will Wakefield Council pay for the Blink (BLNK) EV charger installations?

According to the announcement, the LEVI-funded program will increase public chargers at no cost to the Council.

How does the Wakefield deal affect Blink Charging’s UK presence (BLNK)?

The agreement expands Blink’s UK footprint by adding 184 publicly accessible chargers across the Wakefield district.