Blink HQ200

Blink HQ200 is a Level 2 home EV charger from Blink with up to 50 A (12 kW) output and a J1772 connector — 23 ft cable, non-networked operation.

MSRP: $599

Our take

The standby figure is genuinely notable: 0.96 W is the lowest in the 20-model 50 A class, roughly a quarter of the 3.47 W median and about 8 kWh a year — a rounding error on a power bill, but it reflects a deliberately simple design. That simplicity is the trade: no Wi-Fi, in a class where 85% of units are networked, so no scheduling, no usage data, no utility demand-response programmes. At $599 MSRP with a 23-foot cable and the full 12 kW output, it is the value pick for drivers who just want the car charged.

Charging
Connector type J1772
Max output current 50 A
Max output power 12 kW
Input voltage 240 V
Smart features
Wi-Fi / app connected No
Installation
Cable length 23 ft
Certification
ENERGY STAR certified Yes
Efficiency
Standby power draw 0.96 W

How fast does the Blink HQ200 charge?

Real charging speed is the lower of the charger's 12 kW output and each vehicle's onboard AC limit. Full-charge times and range added per hour on the Blink HQ200:

Vehicle Real rate 0–100% Range/hr
Tesla Model Y 11.5 kW 6.5 h 50 mi
Tesla Model 3 11.5 kW 6.5 h 56 mi
Ford Mustang Mach-E 10.5 kW 8.7 h 37 mi
Chevrolet Equinox EV 11.5 kW 7.4 h 43 mi
Hyundai Ioniq 5 10.9 kW 7.7 h 41 mi
Ford F-150 Lightning 12 kW 10.9 h 29 mi

EV compatibility

The Blink HQ200's J1772 connector plugs directly into 23 of the 29 EVs tracked in this database. The other 6 (Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X, Tesla Model Y) work with it too — requires a J1772-to-NACS adapter (Tesla includes one with its vehicles).

Unsure which port your car has? See J1772 vs NACS for home charging.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Blink HQ200 ENERGY STAR certified?

Yes, the Blink HQ200 is ENERGY STAR certified for standby energy efficiency.

Does the Blink HQ200 have Wi-Fi or app control?

No, the Blink HQ200 is a non-networked charger without app connectivity.

What size breaker does the Blink HQ200 need?

At its maximum 50 A output the Blink HQ200 needs at least a 65 A circuit, per the NEC rule that continuous loads may use only 80% of breaker capacity.

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