EVgo vs Blink (2026)
Rates, charging speed, coverage, and reliability — side by side. Updated Q1 2026.
EVgo
Rate
29–45¢/kWh
Peak speed
350 kW
Stations
850+
Reliability
87%
EVgo Plus
$7.99/mo
Blink
Rate
18–50¢/kWh
Peak speed
80 kW
Stations
15,000+
Reliability
75%
Blink+
$4.0/mo
Full Comparison
| EVgo | Blink | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (pay-as-you-go) | 29–45¢/kWh | 18–50¢/kWh |
| Member rate | 20–32¢/kWh ($7.99/mo) | 14–30¢/kWh ($4.0/mo) |
| Peak speed | 350 kW | 80 kW |
| Typical speed | 100 kW | 7 kW |
| US stations | 850+ | 15,000+ |
| Connector | CCS, CHAdeMO | J1772, CCS |
| Uptime | 87% | 75% |
| Highway coverage | fair | poor |
| Urban coverage | good | good |
| Non-Tesla access | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | City dwellers who can't charge at home | Apartment residents who charge at their building |
EVgo: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ Strong urban presence — grocery stores, Target parking lots, urban garages
- ✓ 350 kW stalls at flagship sites for compatible vehicles
- ✓ ReVolt program includes free charging in some apartments/condos
- ✓ Roaming agreements with other networks via PlugShare
What doesn't
- ✗ EVgo Plus ($7.99/mo) only pays off at 3–4+ sessions per month
- ✗ 87% reliability — similar to EA, well below Tesla
- ✗ Highway coverage is patchy; not a substitute for EA or Supercharger on road trips
- ✗ Smaller network than EA and significantly smaller than ChargePoint
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
EVgo
$14.5–$22.5
29–45¢/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 EVgo if:
City dwellers who can't charge at home. EVgo Plus 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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