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As the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry grows and changes, CarCharging continues to adapt to the changes in the market and makes adjustments accordingly. Since our acquisition of the Blink EV charging stations and Blink Network last year, we have been looking forward to implementing new pricing policies, which will be more equitable for the customer and offer flexibility for the station owner. Therefore, we are excited to announce that beginning on September 2, 2014, CarCharging will introduce various pricing policy changes, including kilowatt-hour ("kWh") pricing, reduced time-based charging increments, program participation confirmation, and remote start functionality.
Introducing Kilowatt-Hour Pricing
In order to offer more competitive rates, CarCharging will introduce kWh pricing on charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in states where kWh pricing is permitted. Currently, these states include California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, along with the District of Columbia. CarCharging is a proponent of kWh pricing because it is usage-based and EV drivers pay fees based on the actual amount of power consumed during the charging session rather than the amount of time that the car remains plugged into the station.
Fees for Level 2 EV charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in kWh eligible states will range from $0.39 to $0.79 per kWh, depending on the state and individual’s membership status. Fees for DCFC chargers owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in kWh eligible state will range from $0.49 to $0.69 per kWh, depending on the state and individual’s membership status.
Reduced Time-Based Charging Increments
To enhance our time-based charging policy, we will also reduce the time increment for stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network located in states where kWh pricing is not permitted. Time-based charging fees will no longer be rounded to the nearest hour, but rather, up to the next 30-second interval. Fees for Level 2 charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in non-kWh eligible states will range from $0.04 to $0.06 per minute, depending on membership status.
Fees for DCFC chargers owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in non-kWh eligible states will range from $6.99 - $9.99 per session, depending on membership status.
Program Eligibility and Remote Start Functionality
To enhance the EV charging experience, stations on the Blink Network that participate in specific promotions or programs, such as Nissan’s No Charge to Charge, will also display its participation on the station’s screen. Additionally, after a program participant’s card is swiped at the participating station, the appropriate program information will be displayed. CarCharging will also introduce remote start functionality via Blink Customer Support. On the driver’s behalf, Blink's Customer Support will be able to initiate charging sessions remotely. CarCharging anticipates expanding this functionality to the Blink and CarCharging mobile applications in the immediate future.
These features will begin to rollout beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and will update by market, depending on regional and host-specific factors. Drivers can become Blink members for free, review pricing policies, and pinpoint EV charging station locations on the Blink Network at http://www.BlinkNetwork.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or the Blink mobile application.
We hope that you will receive these changes positively and we look forward to continuing to fulfill your EV charging needs. If you have questions about these policy changes or specific Blink charging locations, please contact Blink Customer Support at (888) 998-2546 or [email protected]
Charge On!
Blink Network
As the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry grows and changes, CarCharging continues to adapt to the changes in the market and makes adjustments accordingly. Since our acquisition of the Blink EV charging stations and Blink Network last year, we have been looking forward to implementing new pricing policies, which will be more equitable for the customer and offer flexibility for the station owner. Therefore, we are excited to announce that beginning on September 2, 2014, CarCharging will introduce various pricing policy changes, including kilowatt-hour ("kWh") pricing, reduced time-based charging increments, program participation confirmation, and remote start functionality.
Introducing Kilowatt-Hour Pricing
In order to offer more competitive rates, CarCharging will introduce kWh pricing on charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in states where kWh pricing is permitted. Currently, these states include California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, along with the District of Columbia. CarCharging is a proponent of kWh pricing because it is usage-based and EV drivers pay fees based on the actual amount of power consumed during the charging session rather than the amount of time that the car remains plugged into the station.
Fees for Level 2 EV charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in kWh eligible states will range from $0.39 to $0.79 per kWh, depending on the state and individual’s membership status. Fees for DCFC chargers owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in kWh eligible state will range from $0.49 to $0.69 per kWh, depending on the state and individual’s membership status.
Reduced Time-Based Charging Increments
To enhance our time-based charging policy, we will also reduce the time increment for stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network located in states where kWh pricing is not permitted. Time-based charging fees will no longer be rounded to the nearest hour, but rather, up to the next 30-second interval. Fees for Level 2 charging stations owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in non-kWh eligible states will range from $0.04 to $0.06 per minute, depending on membership status.
Fees for DCFC chargers owned by Blink and operated on the Blink Network in non-kWh eligible states will range from $6.99 - $9.99 per session, depending on membership status.
Program Eligibility and Remote Start Functionality
To enhance the EV charging experience, stations on the Blink Network that participate in specific promotions or programs, such as Nissan’s No Charge to Charge, will also display its participation on the station’s screen. Additionally, after a program participant’s card is swiped at the participating station, the appropriate program information will be displayed. CarCharging will also introduce remote start functionality via Blink Customer Support. On the driver’s behalf, Blink's Customer Support will be able to initiate charging sessions remotely. CarCharging anticipates expanding this functionality to the Blink and CarCharging mobile applications in the immediate future.
These features will begin to rollout beginning on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and will update by market, depending on regional and host-specific factors. Drivers can become Blink members for free, review pricing policies, and pinpoint EV charging station locations on the Blink Network at http://www.BlinkNetwork.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or the Blink mobile application.
We hope that you will receive these changes positively and we look forward to continuing to fulfill your EV charging needs. If you have questions about these policy changes or specific Blink charging locations, please contact Blink Customer Support at (888) 998-2546 or [email protected]
Charge On!
Blink Network