In first steps, Blink Charging UK will provide 12 chargers at
high volume sorting centre in Rugby
LONDON, April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blink Charging UK, a subsidiary
of leading global EV-charging provider, Blink Charging Co, has
collaborated with Evri, the UK's biggest dedicated parcel delivery
company, to install one of Evri's first EV Charging Hubs at its
sorting centre in Rugby.
The charging site is the first step in a larger programme which
will see new EV chargers installed at Evri's sites across the UK as
part of its goal to reach net-zero by 2035. Evri selected Blink for
the Rugby site based on its
reliable, scalable EV equipment and extensive fleet
expertise. As carriers look to electrify their fleets, Blink
Charging UK provides guidance to help assess Evri's requirements
and optimize their infrastructure to meet the needs of a busy hub
point.
The hub at Rugby is a 24-hour
operation, with the chargers expected to be in use 60-80% of the
time. Each charger has been strategically placed to be accessible
to Evri's hundreds of staff at the centre as well as to their fleet
vehicles.
The Eve Single Pro line smart charging solution is a lightweight
and durable charger, with a user-friendly interface, enabling one
vehicle to charge at up to 22kW. The charger complies with all
relevant standards, including IEC 61851:2017 - IEC
61851:2017.
The purpose-built, automated parcel distribution hub in
Rugby, is one of the biggest of
its kind in the UK and can process more than one million parcels a
day. Installing Blink chargers is part of the company's plans to
improve its charging infrastructure and grow their existing low
carbon fleet, which consists of 167 electric vans and growing fleet
of e-cargo bikes.
Managing Director, Blink Charging UK, Alex Calnan said, "This is an exciting
opportunity to work with Evri to accelerate the deployment of zero
emission delivery services in the UK. Blink will leverage our
turnkey offering covering design, install and management of a
scalable charging network, delivering future ready networks to
support Evri's ambitious plans. It is a significant milestone as we
help one of the UK's biggest dedicated parcel delivery companies
take one step closer to reaching their goal of net-zero
ambitions."
Pauline Potter, Director of
Procurement and Sustainability at Evri, said: "We are
committed to delivering a sustainable future. This partnership is
an important step for Evri on our journey towards net-zero and we
are delighted to be working with the team at Blink Charging UK to
install EV charging for our Rugby-based vehicles. Together, we can build a
more sustainable future for parcel delivery and the communities we
serve."
Blink Charging UK has more than 2,000 chargers in the
United Kingdom and Ireland with customers in sectors including
local authorities, NHS trusts, universities, and fleets. The
Company plans to further expand its offerings in the UK and
Ireland to include new commercial
and home chargers, global network services and apps, and new fleet
management tools.
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 networks ("Blink
Networks"), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. Blink
Networks use 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/
About Evri
Evri is the UK's biggest dedicated parcel delivery company,
delivering more than 720 million parcels a year. The company has a
mission to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return
parcels, without costing the earth. Evri works with most of
Europe's top retailers,
marketplaces and pre-loved sites. The roots of Evri can be traced
back to Yorkshire in 1974 but the
business has grown over the decades and now has a team of 8,000+
employees, 26,000+ couriers, 14,000+ out of home locations and a
growing network of state-of-the-art hubs and depots. Evri has more
than 3 million independent 5-star Trustpilot reviews, on-time
delivery rates which surpass 99%, an average courier rating of
4.7/5, and a commitment to provide an answer for everyone following
a significant investment in customer experience.
For more info: www.evri.com/news-and-corporate
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