{"id":"FR2424553196","name":"BLINK GOV","provider":"BLINK CHARGING","providerSlug":"blink-charging","status":"FedRAMP Authorized","impact":"LI-SaaS","authType":"Agency","authDate":"2025-05-09","serviceModel":["SaaS"],"deployment":"Government Community Cloud","businessFunctions":["Fleet Management"],"assessor":"Emagine IT","assessorId":"137046","smallBusiness":false,"website":"http://www.blinkcharging.com/","description":"Blink Network provides a comprehensive solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging, employing a container-based, microservices architecture to allow for the management of charging stations, as well as a wide array of host and driver services.\nCharger Services\nThe core of the Blink Network revolves around its charger services, which include:\nAccess Control and Billing: Users are authenticated and billed based on their usage. The system supports detailed billing that can differentiate between driver pricing and other billing factors.\nCharging Session History: Each charging session is\n logged, capturing details such as duration, energy consumed, and cost, enabling precise tracking and management.\nCharging Station Configuration: Administrators can configure charging stations remotely, setting parameters such as maximum output and scheduling.\nCustomer Services\nTo enhance the EV driver experience, Blink Network offers several customer-oriented services:\nStation Locator: Drivers can find available public charging stations via the network, ensuring they can charge their vehicles conveniently.\nSession Management: Drivers can start and pay for charging sessions directly through the platform, supported by a seamless payment gateway.\nNotification Alerts: Users receive notifications about their charging status and other relevant alerts, enhancing communication and user engagement.\nStation Management\nStation management is critical for operational efficiency and includes:\nPricing Policy Management: Administrators can set and adjust pricing based on duration or kWh used, allowing for flexible and dynamic pricing strategies.\nAccess Policy Settings: Stations can be configured for public, private, or mixed use. Public stations can be integrated with popular mapping services like Google and Apple Maps for easy accessibility.\nReporting: Comprehensive reports are available, detailing transactions, energy usage, revenue, station utilization, and environmental impact metrics.\nReal-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of station status with alerts ensures high uptime and prompt response to issues.\nDriver Mobile App\nThe driver-facing component of the Blink Network includes:\nAccount Management: Drivers can manage their profiles, set notification preferences, and enter payment information for automated billing.\nCharging Management: The app provides functionalities to find stations, check availability, initiate, and pay for charging sessions, all in real-time.\nAPI Integration\nAPI capabilities are central to the system, facilitating:\nCharging Operations (OCPI): Supports authentication and control of charging sessions.\nCharger Information (OCPI): Delivers real-time data on charger status, tariffs, and locations.\nCDR and Reports (OCPI): Provides detailed reports on energy consumption, parking duration, and costs for effective management.\nData Security\nData integrity and security are prioritized with stringent measures for data at rest and in transit, including:\nHost Information: Only essential details are stored, ensuring privacy and compliance.\nDriver Information: Sensitive information such as credit card details are tokenized; actual card numbers are never stored.\nCharging Station and Session Details: Comprehensive logging includes all transactional data without compromising user privacy.","logo":"https://www.fedramp.gov/assets/img/logos/CSP_logos/Blink%20Logo.png","inMarketplace":true,"agencies":["22-019"],"reuseCount":0,"leverages":["FR1805751477","F1512167750","FR1814276801","FR1821856903"],"leveragedBy":[],"timeline":[{"date":"2024-06-04","to":"Agency Authorization In Process","certType":"Rev5"},{"date":"2025-03-20","to":"FedRAMP In Process","certType":"Rev5"},{"date":"2025-05-09","to":"FedRAMP Certified","certType":"Rev5"},{"date":"2026-08-12","to":"No Status Found (Delisted)","certType":"Rev5"}],"sponsor":"22-019","trustCenterCheck":null}