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In Episode 12 of Field Frequency, Jason sits down with Mike Battaglia, CEO of Blink Charging, to unpack what it takes to build a profitable, reliable charging network in a market that has moved from hype to hard truths. Mike shares his journey from the automotive world and JD Power into EV infrastructure, why Blink is doubling down on owning the software and operating profitable assets, and how driver experience, uptime, and disciplined growth are shaping Blink’s “next chapter” across Level 2 and DC fast charging.

Inside the Episode

• Mike’s path to EV charging
• The Blink leadership climb
• Blink’s core DNA: owner-operator first
• Vertical integration, refined
• Driver experience: the simplest standard wins
• Listening loops: CSAT + NPS + diagnostics
• Fleets and OEMs: different needs, different playbooks
• Reliability at scale: why partnerships matter
• Blink by the numbers
• Profitability: the industry’s overdue requirement
• DC fast charging strategy
• Policy friction and the permitting problem
• Capital markets reality check
• Vision: what Blink success looks like in 3 years