Blink Charging has deployed 76 EV charging points across 23 Royal Farms convenience store locations in Maryland and Delaware, with plans to exceed 100 charging ports across the two states, the company said on Thursday.
The fast chargers are partially funded by the Maryland Department of the Environmentâs Electric Corridors Grants Program and Delawareâs DNREC Division of Air Quality, Blink stated.
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The company owns, operates, and maintains the charging stations, which are expected to include its all-in-one fast charger capable of delivering up to 360 kW and supporting CCS1, NACS, and CHAdeMO connectors.
âWeâre proud to be working with the team at Royal Farms to expand beyond the original charging footprint established in 2024,â said Mike Battaglia, Blinkâs President and CEO-Elect. âOffering over 100 DC fast chargers at Royal Farms stores in the region is an exciting step towards bringing convenience and high-speed charging to EV drivers in Maryland and Delaware.â
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Royal Farms, a regional convenience store chain, sees the partnership as a way to enhance customer service while promoting electric mobility. âThe addition of these Blink chargers has significantly expanded the charging capabilities to much of our network,â said Tom Ruszin, Fuel and Environment Leader for Royal Farms. âRoyal Farms looks forward to working with Blink as we continue to respond to customer needs throughout the mid-Atlantic region.â