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Accelerating the shift to electric transportation

Building on over 100 years of energy expertise, we’re creating fast, easy-to-use charging solutions to keep people and fleets moving.

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EV charging simplified

bp pulse is bp’s global EV charging business. We install high speed EV charging in great locations where drivers need them most. In addition to EV drivers, our customers include fleets and real estate owners. 

As our world turns electric, we draw from our global expertise to offer charging solutions for your daily life, EV fleet, business, or community. We are here to simplify electrification. 

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Our network ambitions

With bp pulse, we aim to build the world’s leading EV charging business, backed by the following ambitions:

  • Fast, convenient and reliable charging network
  • Investment focused on four key markets - US, UK, Germany, China
  • Integration with existing bp convenience and fuel offerings
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2022

Rebrand to bp pulse September 2022

April 2024

First US EV charging Gigahub opens in Houston, TX

July 2024

Signed deal with Simon Property Group to install and operate 75 hubs and broke ground on one of nation’s first medium- and heavy-duty truck charging stations with TravelCenters of America (TA)

September 2024

Announced collaboration with LAZ Parking to install and operate hubs in 20 cites over next five years

January 2025

First EV charging hub at a TA location opens to the public

May 2025

Announced strategic agreement with Waffle House to add ultrafast charging at their locations from 2026

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Numbers we're proud of

We’re working to build a network of ultrafast chargers across the US, alongside providing comprehensive EV charging solutions for fleets.

17

U.S. states with operational charging stations

16

Additional states with active EV charging projects

40,000

Charging points worldwide

99.9%

Charge management software uptime target for fleets

Why bp pulse

Global expertise

with over 40,000 charging points worldwide, our teams can efficiently deploy at scale.

Hundred-year head start

with over 100 years’ expertise in energy and operating convenience brands, we can create exceptional charging experiences.

Fast-growing network

with our real estate collaborations, and our existing footprint of bp retail sites where we plan to install chargers, our network is growing.

Our collaborations

our relationships with Uber, Hertz and EV OEMs help us make data-driven operational decisions. 

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