Blink plugs into crypto: EV charging gets a stablecoin test drive
Blink Charging is giving EV drivers a new way to power up—by paying with crypto. The charging network said it has begun accepting USD Coin (USDC) at select U.S. fast-charging sites, marking its first move into blockchain-based payments.
- The pilot allows drivers to pay for charging sessions using a dollar-pegged stablecoin.
- Major blockchain networks include Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon and Base.
- The rollout is live at two Blink-owned DC fast charging locations in Florida, with broader expansion planned across additional company-owned sites through 2026.
Blink said the move is aimed at expanding payment flexibility as digital assets gain traction in everyday commerce.
“Customers are increasingly seeking the option to use digital assets where they pay for products and services,” CTO Harmeet Singh said, adding that crypto payments align with Blink’s push to make charging more seamless and convenient.
The initial locations include sites in Chipley and Madison, Florida, serving as a proving ground for the feature before a wider national launch. Blink did not disclose transaction volumes or fees associated with crypto payments.
Consumer interest may be on its side. A recent Motley Fool survey found that roughly half of adults would consider using stablecoins for everyday purchases—a figure that rises to 71% among Gen Z and 60% among millennials—suggesting crypto-native payments could increasingly find a home beyond online transactions.
