Blink Charging Co, an owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has been awarded Phase 2 grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to deploy DC fast charging stations, according to a press release.

The 25 sites, featuring a total of 52 DC fast chargers, will be located in high-traffic areas along Florida's major interstate highways, increasing access to EV charging for residents and travelers.

Blink's charging sites are intended to increase the availability and accessibility of its electric charging infrastructure at strategic site placements along Florida's four main interstates on Routes 95, 75, 10 and 4. In addition, 23 of the charging stations deployed will include modular battery storage and solar canopies to further support the strength of the energy grid.

With funds available from the Volkswagen Settlement, Florida made $16 million available for a total of 32 proposed sites, with a maximum grant award of $500,000 per site, all of which were individually awarded.

Each location will deploy two 175kW DC fast chargers with deployment to begin this fall.

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