Blink Charging Celebrates Earth Day with Discounted Charging in Darien

Blink partners with Brookhaven Market and Heartland Charging Services to offer 50% off fast charging for two hours on April 22.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:31pm

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An abstract, impressionistic image of an electric vehicle in motion, its body blurred into vibrant streaks of color against a backdrop of urban architecture, conveying the energy and momentum of the Earth Day charging event.Blink Charging's new fast charging station in Darien will power up Earth Day celebrations with discounted charging and community engagement.Darien Today

Blink Charging Co., a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, is teaming up with Brookhaven Market, Heartland Charging Services, the City of Darien, and the Electrification Coalition to celebrate Earth Day by offering two hours of 50% off charging at a new high-powered DC fast charging site installed at the Brookhaven Market in Darien, Illinois.

Why it matters

This event highlights Blink's efforts to expand EV charging infrastructure in the Midwest and make electric transportation more accessible to drivers. The discounted charging promotion on Earth Day will draw attention to the new fast charging station and encourage more EV adoption in the local community.

The details

The Brookhaven Market location now features six DC fast chargers (12 ports) with up to 180kW peak per stall, supporting both CCS and NACS connectors for fast and convenient charging. To celebrate the new chargers and Earth Day, EV drivers will be able to charge their vehicles at 50% off for two hours on April 22 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET. Blink and Heartland Charging Services will also host an Earth Day EV Charging Showcase and Ribbon Cutting event at the site.

  • The new DC fast charging site at Brookhaven Market was recently deployed.
  • The 50% off charging promotion will take place on Earth Day, April 22, 2026 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm ET.
  • The Earth Day EV Charging Showcase and Ribbon Cutting event will also be held on April 22, 2026.

The players

Blink Charging Co.

A leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services.

Brookhaven Market

A grocery store in Darien, Illinois that is hosting the new Blink Charging DC fast charging site.

Heartland Charging Services

A company that is collaborating with Blink to install and celebrate the new charging station at Brookhaven Market.

City of Darien

The local government that supported the installation of the new EV charging station as part of its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable growth.

Electrification Coalition

An organization working to expand EV infrastructure across the region and participating in the Earth Day event.

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What they’re saying

“The City of Darien is proud to support the installation of these Level Three charging stations at the Brookhaven Shopping Center as part of our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable growth.”

— Joe Marchese, Mayor of Darien

“We're excited to have recently activated six DC fast chargers at this key Brookhaven Market location in the Chicago area. This collaborative effort with our fellow supporters of electrification demonstrates the type of high-power fast charging sites that support predictable dwell times and represent compelling long-term growth and value-creation opportunities.”

— Jennifer Keyes, Senior Director of Sales at Blink

“This project represents another step forward in expanding EV infrastructure across the Midwest. By adding fast, reliable charging at Brookhaven Market, we're improving access in a high-traffic location that better fits how people travel and spend time.”

— Jeff Brock, CEO of Heartland Charging Services

What’s next

The Earth Day event on April 22, 2026 will feature the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Blink Charging DC fast charging station at Brookhaven Market.

The takeaway

This collaboration between Blink, Brookhaven Market, and local partners demonstrates the growing momentum behind expanding EV charging infrastructure in the Midwest and making electric transportation more accessible to drivers in the region.