Cutting the Cord: The Shocking Reality of EV Charger Vandalism

10.27.23 blog preview | Blink Mobility
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been steadily gaining traction in the automotive industry, promising a cleaner and more sustainable future. However, as the EV market expands, a concerning issue has arisen – the theft and vandalism of EV charging cables, primarily for their valuable copper content. This blog explores the growing problem of copper theft from

Electric Holiday Events in Los Angeles 

Male wearing a red 'merry and bright' holiday sweater and getting into a Blink Mobility EV.
It’s not too late to get into the holiday spirit! With countless events throughout Southern California that are perfect for the whole family or a date night. With Blink Mobility, you can easily arrange your transportation around town. Additionally, save on vehicle maintenance costs, and ensure you can carpool and pick up friends on the

How to Rent an EV with Blink Mobility Car Sharing

Blink Mobility Car Sharing EV on the road
With gas prices through the roof and environmental concerns mounting, you may be cutting back or looking for a cleaner option for transportation. Whether it’s to visit your favorite local spots, run errands, or hit a concert. Blink Mobility offers electric vehicles that you can rent for quick zips through town or long hauls throughout Orange

Best Car Sharing Service: Blink Mobility vs. Zipcar

Blink Mobility Car Sharing EV parked on the street, next to a EV charging station in Los Angeles
If you live or work in Los Angeles, you’re probably familiar with the concept of car sharing. There are many such services in the region, promoting comfortable and handy solutions for those who want to avoid public transport but don’t want to clog the streets with more vehicles. Indeed, the car-sharing market is on the

Blink Mobility Mobile App Updates and OCPI

Young male using Blink Mobility Mobile App on a smartphone at Los Angeles, Grand View St and 3rd Station
What is OCPI? Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) is a free communication protocol that is managed by the EV Roaming Foundation. This technology is a way for your electric vehicle to communicate with and use EV charging stations through a central system. Further known as a scalable automated roaming charging network, set up between Charge

Car Sharing Market: Insights, Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Row of Parked Car Sharing Chevy Bolt EVs at the Blink Mobility Hoover Jefferson Station
When it comes to ecology, transportation represents the main challenge everyone faces. Car sharing brings an alternative transport for all. We need to go to work or grocery shopping, but using fossil energy-fueled vehicles damages our planet and causes many issues, including health issues. Public transportation is a solution when commuting, but it comes with

Three Reasons Why Car Sharing is the Most Cost-Effective Travel

Two Ladies in a Blink Mobility EV Around LA City
Congested roads and increasingly polluted air have been pushing for more sustainable locomotion solutions worldwide. Public transportation and car sharing are two of the most effective tools for fixing those problems. While efficient public transport is vital for every city, car sharing offers more flexibility regarding destination, timetable, and costs. Here’s why you should consider

Rent a Cool EV for Rides To and Around Campus

Blink Mobility Electric Vehicle Rental Driving Past the University of Southern California (USC).
College campuses are back in session for fall semester and students can access affordable EV rides. Make it the best semester ever with easy electric vehicle rentals in town. Blink Mobility is all-electric car sharing service in Los Angeles, and we offer a way to get around town for less. Driving electric is the smart

Join Blink Mobility At These Summer Festivals in L.A.

blog preview 8.4.22 | Blink Mobility
What’s L.A. without summer festivals? The music, the food, the solidarity with the community…and Blink Mobility will be right there to celebrate in our hometown and provide information about our fully electric rental cars. CicLaVia CicLaVia is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping areas of Los Angeles car-free. They temporarily close streets to cars and