Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consolidated revenue for Q4 2024 was $30 million, a sequential increase of 20% compared to Q3 2024 [7] - Full year total revenues were $126 million, down from $140.6 million in 2023 [21] - Service revenues for Q4 2024 grew 24% year over year to $9.8 million, while full year service revenues reached $34.8 million, representing a year over year growth of 31.8% [19][21] - Gross margin for the full year was 32%, with an adjusted gross margin of over 35% for Q4 2024 when excluding asset adjustments [19][20] - Loss per share for Q4 was $0.73, improving from $0.28 in the prior year [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenue for the year was driven by increased utilization and a greater number of Blink-owned chargers, which increased by 33% to 6,867 units [11][12] - Revenue from DC fast chargers grew nearly 500% in 2024 compared to 2023 [12] - Charging revenue for the year reached $21.4 million, a 37% increase [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New electric vehicle sales in January 2025 were up nearly 30% compared to January 2024, marking the tenth consecutive month of over 100,000 EVs sold in the U.S. [9] - Used EV sales grew by nearly 31% year over year in January 2025, contributing to increased demand for charging services [10] - In the UK, nearly 20% of vehicles sold in 2024 were electric, with a 57% increase in used electric vehicle sales [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a leading global EV infrastructure provider, emphasizing the growth of Blink-owned DC fast chargers [6][23] - The strategic plan, "Blink Forward," aims to reduce operating expenses and cash burn while promoting profitability [23][26] - The company is exploring market consolidation opportunities to enhance growth and market share [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued growth of service revenues throughout 2025, with expectations for product revenue to improve in the second half of 2025 [21][22] - The company is actively pursuing non-dilutive capital sources to support its growth strategy [76] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the current market but emphasized the company's resilience and commitment to achieving profitability [27] Other Important Information - The company reduced cash burn by 51% in 2024, with operating expenses down 24% year over year [17][20] - The company ended 2024 with cash liquidity of $55 million and no cash debt [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for product sales visibility in 2025? - Management expects some shortfall in product sales in the first half of 2025 but is optimistic about the second half due to new sales strategies [28][31] Question: Are there acquisition targets in Europe or South America? - Management confirmed that there are companies under consideration for acquisition, focusing on the right fit and avoiding overpayment [32][33] Question: What is the timeline for the Envoy IPO? - The company is on track for an IPO in the spring, with administrative processes proceeding as planned [34] Question: How will margins be affected as the company shifts towards owner-operator models? - Management indicated that margins are expected to remain stable, with potential for improvement on the owner-operator side [42][56] Question: How is the company addressing regulatory changes and tariffs? - The company has production facilities in the U.S. and India, which helps mitigate the impact of tariffs [78] Question: What progress has been made in alternative customer channels? - Significant progress has been made with electrical distributors and local municipalities, which are seen as key growth areas [70][71] Question: How is the company positioned in the residential EV charging market? - The company focuses on commercial and multifamily markets, capitalizing on building codes that require EV charging infrastructure [87] Question: What measures are being taken to improve working capital management? - The company is implementing measures to improve cash flow from accounts receivable and inventory management [63][64]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, consolidated revenue was $30 million, a sequential increase of 20% compared to Q3 2024 [8] - Full year 2024 total revenues were $126 million, down from $140.6 million in 2023 [21] - Service revenues for Q4 2024 were $9.8 million, a 24% increase year over year [21] - Gross margin for the full year was 32%, with an adjusted gross margin of over 35% in Q4 2024 without asset adjustments [22][23] - Loss per share for Q4 2024 was $0.73, improved from $0.28 in the prior year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service revenue for the full year was $35 million, driven by increased utilization and a greater number of Blink-owned chargers [10] - Revenue from DC fast chargers grew nearly 500% in 2024 compared to 2023 [14] - Network fees increased 9% year over year to $2.4 million [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New electric vehicle sales in January 2025 were up nearly 30% compared to January 2024, marking the tenth consecutive month of over 100,000 EVs sold in the U.S. [11] - Used EV sales grew by nearly 31% year over year in January 2025 [12] - In the UK, nearly 20% of vehicles sold in 2024 were electric, with a 57% increase in used EV sales [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a leading global EV infrastructure provider, emphasizing the growth of Blink-owned DC fast chargers [7][27] - The strategic plan, Blink Forward, aims to reduce operating expenses and cash burn while promoting profitability [27][30] - The company is exploring market consolidation opportunities to enhance growth [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued growth of service revenues throughout 2025 [25] - The company is monitoring political developments and market conditions regarding tariffs but does not expect significant impacts on gross margins [13] - Management highlighted the importance of operational strategies to navigate the challenging industry landscape [27] Other Important Information - The company reduced cash burn by 51% in 2024, with operating expenses down 24% [20][27] - The company ended 2024 with cash liquidity of $55 million, including liquid marketable securities and no cash debt [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for product sales visibility in 2025? - Management expects some challenges in the first half of 2025 but is optimistic about the second half due to new sales strategies [32][36] Question: Are there acquisition targets being considered? - Management confirmed that there are companies under consideration for acquisition, particularly in Europe [37][38] Question: What is the timeline for the Envoy IPO? - The company is on track for an IPO in the spring [39] Question: How will margins be affected as the company shifts towards owner-operator models? - Management indicated that margins are expected to remain stable, with potential for improvement on the owner-operator side [47][61] Question: How is the company addressing regulatory changes and tariffs? - The company has production facilities in the U.S. and India, which helps mitigate tariff impacts [83] Question: What is the status of the residential EV charging market? - The company focuses on commercial and multifamily markets, with increasing demand for charging infrastructure [93][94]

Industry Overview - The electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market is rapidly expanding globally, with China leading at over 3.2 million public charge points, followed by Europe with over 900,000, and the United States with approximately 206,000 public charging ports [1][2][3] - The U.S. is set to add more than 11,500 EV charging ports through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aiming for a total of 500,000 publicly available EV chargers by 2030 [2] Company Analysis: EVgo - EVgo has seen a 35% year-over-year revenue growth in Q4 2024, driven by increased charging sessions, with a network throughput of 84 gigawatt-hours compared to 50 gigawatt-hours in the previous year [5] - The company has expanded its operational stalls from 2,980 to 4,080 and added over 133,000 accounts in the quarter [5] - A joint development agreement with Delta Electronics aims to enhance charger reliability and cost efficiency, potentially boosting EVgo's prospects [6] - Despite growth, EVgo remains unprofitable with a negative adjusted EBITDA and is vulnerable to shifts in federal policy due to its reliance on NEVI funding [8] Company Analysis: ChargePoint - ChargePoint has reduced its non-GAAP operating expenses by 42% and reported a 14% year-over-year growth in subscription revenues, reaching $38 million in Q4 [10] - The company operates 342,000 managed charging ports, benefiting from increasing EV adoption, and is not reliant on NEVI funding, providing insulation from federal policy changes [10] - ChargePoint's collaboration with General Motors aims to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports across the U.S. by 2025, enhancing its growth prospects [11] - The company has introduced innovative solutions to combat EV charger vandalism, which are expected to strengthen its market position [12] Financial Performance - In the trailing 12 months, EVgo shares have decreased by 9.8%, while ChargePoint shares have dropped by 64.2%, compared to a 6.1% decline in the Zacks Auto, Tires and Trucks sector [14] - EVgo's forward price/sales ratio is 1.94x, while ChargePoint's is 0.64x, indicating that both stocks are not considered cheap [16] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EVgo's 2025 loss is 55 cents per share, while ChargePoint's fiscal 2026 loss estimate is 19 cents per share [20][21] Investment Outlook - EVgo's high valuation is not justified given its risky growth prospects and dependence on federal policies, leading to a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [22] - ChargePoint, with its cost-cutting measures, growing revenues, and strong partnerships, presents a more stable investment opportunity, carrying a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [23]