5 big charging hubs in brilliant places
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Our larger locations helping EV drivers across the UK
Our larger charging hubs are in some of the UK’s busiest places, making more chargers and amenities available where EV drivers need them most. They’re an important part of our growing network of more than 3,000 rapid and ultrafast EV chargers across the UK. Whether you live near one or might be passing by one on the motorway, they’re handy to know. Want to get directions or search for other charging sites? Download the bp pulse app – you can also filter by speed or availability and check what you can do while you top up.
1. bp pulse LIVE Arena Gigahub, M1, Birmingham, B40 1PW
The UK’s largest charging location is conveniently located by the bp pulse LIVE arena (what used to be the NEC). A Gigahub is what we call our larger locations designed to meet EV drivers’ needs (not because it’s right next to the place to go for top gigs).
180 charging points – 30 ultrafast 150KW chargers and 150 fast 7kW chargers.
At the heart of the national motorway network on the M1 motorway outside Birmingham in the Midlands.
Collect coffee, hot drinks and food from the comfort of your car seat at a drive-thru Starbucks.
2. Cransley Park, Kettering, M1, Midlands, NN14 1FJ
Our second largest site is also located at the centre of our national motorway network on the M1, outside Kettering. (So it’s another one to remember whenever you’re heading down the UK’s busiest stretch of road.)
20 charging points – 5 rapid 120kW chargers and 15 ultrafast 180 kW chargers.
With outdoor seating, indoor seating, a café and free Wi-Fi, you can ensure you recharge too.
3. Cumberland Street, London, SW1V 4LR
Located near Sloane Square in Central London, this site offers a great place to charge if you’re ever winding your way through the busy streets of our capital.
16 charging bays – 8 rapid 120kW chargers, 5 ultrafast 180kW chargers and 3 ultrafast 350kW chargers (with 2 charging points each).
There’s Wi-Fi if you need to take a look at your laptop while you top up.
4. Birchley Island Retail Park, M5, Oldbury, B69 4RJ
Our large hub at Birchley Island Retail Park is another great place to power up near a busy motorway in the Midlands.
12 charging points – 3 rapid 120kW chargers and 9 180kW ultrafast chargers.
Located just off the M5 in Oldbury, not far from where it connects to the M6.
Also by a hotel if you want to plan a stop with an overnight stay.
5. Hedon Road, Hull, HU9 1NG
Located in the east of Hull, this hub is providing a top charging option for EV drivers in North Yorkshire.
12 charging points – 3 rapid 120kW chargers, 3 ultrafast 300kW chargers (with 2 charging points each) and 6 ultrafast 180kW chargers.
