Blink Charging said it has been awarded a contract by the City of Richmond to build and manage a network of charging stations across the city.
The initiative is part of Richmond’s efforts to expand reliable EV infrastructure for residents, visitors, and fleet operators, while supporting its long-term sustainability and climate goals. Blink was selected alongside four other vendors to help provide public charging solutions in the region.
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Under the agreement, Blink will work with city officials to identify and deploy charging infrastructure across key locations. The contract also covers services such as site assessment, installation, maintenance, parts supply, warranties, and product training.
“We’re excited to work with the City of Richmond to bring convenient, innovative EV charging solutions,” said Mike Battaglia, Blink’s President and CEO. “As the need for chargers in Richmond continues to grow, we look forward to the opportunity to develop additional sites in the greater Richmond area.”
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The project is linked to the city’s RVAgreen Climate Equity Action Plan 2030, which outlines strategies to achieve net-zero emissions. “As part of the City of Richmond’s commitment to the net zero strategies outlined in the RVAgreen Climate Equity Action Plan 2030, we are excited to have the solutions offered by Blink available to us,” said Dawn Oleksy, Energy Program Manager for the City of Richmond.