Electrify America vs Blink Charging
Blink Charging is cheaper at 44¢/kWh vs 48¢/kWh for Electrify America. For a 60 kWh battery, Blink Charging saves you $1.92 per full charge. Over 200 charges per year, that is $384.00 annually. Blink Charging also offers a $4.99/month membership to reduce rates further.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Electrify America | Blink ChargingWinner |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DC Fast Charge | Level 2 |
| Standard Rate | 48¢/kWh | 44¢/kWh |
| Member Rate | 36¢/kWh | 29¢/kWh |
| Membership Fee | $7/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Stations | 1,000 | 4,500 |
| Connectors | CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS | CCS, J1772 |
Cost by Battery Size
For an 80% charge (the typical fast-charge session).
| Battery | Electrify America | Blink Charging | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 kWh | $15.36 | $14.08 | Electrify pays +$1.28 |
| 60 kWh | $23.04 | $21.12 | Electrify pays +$1.92 |
| 75 kWh | $28.80 | $26.40 | Electrify pays +$2.40 |
| 100 kWh | $38.40 | $35.20 | Electrify pays +$3.20 |
| 123 kWh | $47.23 | $43.30 | Electrify pays +$3.94 |
Why Choose Electrify America
- ✓Ultra-fast 350 kW chargers at many locations
- ✓Pass+ membership saves ~25% per session
- ✓Supports CCS, CHAdeMO, and NACS
- ✓Growing network along major corridors
Why Choose Blink Charging
- ✓Available in many apartment and hotel settings
- ✓IQ 200 home charger integration for members
- ✓Membership discounts available
Which One Actually Fits Your Driving?
Rate alone doesn't decide the winner. Blink Charging's 44¢/kWh is cheaper than Electrify America's 48¢/kWh, but the better network is the one whose stations are where you actually drive. Electrify America operates 1,000 stations; Blink Charging operates 4,500. Check PlugShare or A Better Routeplanner for your specific corridors before subscribing — a cheaper rate at a network with a station five miles off your route is more expensive than a more costly network at the exit you're already taking.
Membership economics are the other hidden variable. Electrify America charges $7/month and drops the per-kWh rate to 36¢ — a 12¢/kWh discount. You need to charge roughly 59 kWh per month on Electrify America before the subscription pays for itself. Below that, the standard rate is cheaper. Blink Charging's $4.99/month tier cuts rates to 29¢/kWh, which breaks even at about 34 kWh/month (roughly one to two 80% top-ups for a mid-size EV).
Connector compatibility is the other decision gate. Electrify America supports CCS, CHAdeMO, NACS, while Blink Charging supports CCS, J1772. If your EV is a 2025+ Tesla, NACS is native. If you drive a pre-2024 Ford, GM, Hyundai, or Kia, CCS is your primary plug — most OEMs are now shipping free NACS adapters to owners. Check your car's connector and which networks support it natively before choosing a home network.
At 15,000 miles per year on a mid-size EV (roughly 50 sessions at a 75 kWh battery), the annual cost difference between Blink Charging ($1,320.00) and Electrify America ($1,440.00) is $120.00. That's the financial argument. The practical argument still comes down to location coverage and reliability — which varies more by region than any published rate card shows. For a full picture, see our home vs public analysis and the full network comparison.
Data sources: Published network rate cards from Electrify America and Blink Charging; station counts from network and PlugShare data; manufacturer battery specs. Prices vary by location and time; verify in-app before charging.