Blink Charging Co. said it has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments at a limited number of its U.S. DC fast-charging stations, allowing electric vehicle drivers to pay for charging sessions using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar.
The Nasdaq-listed charging network operator said the initiative marks the first phase of a broader rollout and is currently available at two Blink-owned fast-charging locations in Florida. One site is located in Chipley in the Florida Panhandle, while the other is in Madison, near the Georgia state border. Blink said it plans to expand the option to additional company-owned DC fast-charging sites across the United States through 2026.
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According to Blink, the system supports USDC transactions across several major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon and Base. The company said the move is intended to provide an additional payment alternative alongside existing methods such as mobile apps and credit cards.
“By introducing cryptocurrency payments, we’re embracing innovation that aligns with Blink and the evolving digital economy, aiming to give EV drivers more options for an easier charging session,” said Harmeet Singh, chief technology officer at Blink Charging.
Blink did not disclose transaction volumes or usage expectations for the pilot locations. The company said the trial will help assess customer demand and operational considerations before broader deployment.
The move comes as charging network operators explore new payment technologies to reduce friction at public chargers and accommodate a wider range of customer preferences, although traditional card and app-based payments remain dominant across the sector.