Korian Belgium has selected Blink Charging as its partner for a nationwide charging infrastructure project, opting for a fully Blink-financed investment model. This partnership allows Blink Charging to expand rapidly and generate future operational revenue. In return, Korian receives charging infrastructure without upfront costs and, as Blink Charging states, ‘an additional, recurring income stream.’
The project involves installing 200 AC chargers across 90 Korian sites throughout Belgium. The majority of the network is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Each charger features a single charging point and will provide reliable charging for Korian’s employees, residents, visitors, local residents, and the general public.
Blink Charging confirms that installations have already begun: “Based on prioritised locations, the project is planned to be rolled out in phases across selected Korian facilities, with several chargers already in place at nursing homes and Korian office locations.”
A similar initiative is already planned for Korian sites in the Netherlands. The parent company of the elderly care provider, rebranded from Korian to Clariane in 2023, is based in France. The group operates elderly care services in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. In Germany and Belgium, the company continues to operate under its previous name, Korian.
“By teaming with Blink and moving forward with our EV infrastructure goals, we not only strengthen our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, but we also reaffirm our shared mission to bring a heightened level of convenience to the families and employees at Korian locations, and surrounding residents,” said Dominiek Beelen, Korian’s CEO. “We look forward to working closely with Blink to make these sustainability and accessibility goals a reality in Belgium and beyond.”
“This new network of the planned 90 locations provides charging across Belgium,” said Chris Carr, Senior Vice President, Sales and Business Development for Blink. “As more drivers transition to EVs, it’s essential that we continue to provide this kind of accessible and high-quality infrastructure. With our smart charging technology, smooth user authentication, and 24/7 customer support, we aim to provide drivers a high-quality charging experience at every location. We are excited to be working closely with Korian towards this goal and look forward to having the majority of the planned countrywide network for Belgium installed by end of 2026.”