EV Charger Check

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Blink EV chargers compared

ENERGY STAR currently lists 10 Blink AC chargers (after merging duplicate listings), from 7.68 to 19.2 kW.

ChargerMax outputMax currentCordWi-Fi/networkStandby (no vehicle)Max standby cost/yr*Breaker (est.)
Blink Level 2 AC EVSE BC3-32A-N7.68 kW32 A25 ftYes1.61 W$2.5840 A
Blink HQ20012 kW50 A23 ftNo0.96 W$1.5470 A
Blink MQ20012 kW50 A23 ftYes3.07 W$4.9270 A
Blink IQ 200 Smart19.2 kW80 A24 ftYes3.5 W$5.61100 A
Blink Series 719.2 kW80 A23 ftYes4.07 W$6.53100 A
Blink IQ 200 Advanced19.2 kW80 A24 ftYes5.9 W$9.46100 A
Blink IQ 200 LTE19.2 kW80 A25 ftYes6.35 W$10.19100 A
Blink Series 819.2 kW80 A23 ftYes6.75 W$10.83100 A
Blink Series 719.2 kW80 A23 ftYes7.25 W$11.63100 A
Blink Series 819.2 kW80 A23 ftYes11.7 W$18.77100 A

*Estimate: ENERGY STAR "no vehicle mode" input power × 8,760 h, i.e. the most it could use in a year if no car were ever plugged in, × U.S. average residential rate 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026 (preliminary)).

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