Electrify America vs Blink (2026)
Rates, charging speed, coverage, and reliability — side by side. Updated Q1 2026.
Electrify America
Rate
35–43¢/kWh
Peak speed
350 kW
Stations
900+
Reliability
83%
Pass+
$4.0/mo
Blink
Rate
18–50¢/kWh
Peak speed
80 kW
Stations
15,000+
Reliability
75%
Blink+
$4.0/mo
Full Comparison
| EA | Blink | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (pay-as-you-go) | 35–43¢/kWh | 18–50¢/kWh |
| Member rate | 25–31¢/kWh ($4.0/mo) | 14–30¢/kWh ($4.0/mo) |
| Peak speed | 350 kW | 80 kW |
| Typical speed | 150 kW | 7 kW |
| US stations | 900+ | 15,000+ |
| Connector | CCS, CHAdeMO, J1772 | J1772, CCS |
| Uptime | 83% | 75% |
| Highway coverage | good | poor |
| Urban coverage | fair | good |
| Non-Tesla access | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Non-Tesla EV owners making occasional highway trips | Apartment residents who charge at their building |
Electrify America: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ 350 kW peak speeds — fastest available chargers for compatible EVs
- ✓ Plug&Charge on supported vehicles (Hyundai, Kia, Porsche, Audi) — no app needed
- ✓ Pass+ plan at $4/mo saves $0.08–$0.14/kWh vs pay-as-you-go
- ✓ Highway-focused layout makes road trips practical for non-Tesla EVs
What doesn't
- ✗ 83% reliability rate — broken stalls are a real risk vs Tesla's 97%
- ✗ Only 900 sites vs Tesla's 2,000+ for highway coverage
- ✗ Pass+ requires $4/month commitment; breaks even at ~2 full sessions/month
- ✗ Pay-as-you-go rates ($0.35–$0.43/kWh) are among the highest on the network
Blink: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ 15,000+ locations — second only to ChargePoint for station count
- ✓ Level 2 found in hotels, hospitals, municipal lots, and parking garages
- ✓ Blink+ at $4/mo drops rates significantly at Level 2 stations
- ✓ No Level 2 time limit at many locations
What doesn't
- ✗ 75% reliability — the most reported broken stalls of any major network
- ✗ Pricing is confusing: $/kWh at some stations, $/hour at others
- ✗ Not a highway DC fast charging network
- ✗ Pay-as-you-go rates can hit $0.50/kWh without membership
Real cost example: 50 kWh session
EA
$17.5–$21.5
35–43¢/kWh × 50 kWh
Blink
$9.0–$25.0
18–50¢/kWh × 50 kWh
50 kWh is roughly a 60–70% charge on a Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Which should you use?
Use EA if:
Non-Tesla EV owners making occasional highway trips. Pass+ plan makes sense if you charge more than 2–3× per month on this network.
Use Blink if:
Apartment residents who charge at their building. Blink+ plan makes sense if you charge more than 2–3× per month on this network.
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