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EV fast-charging hubs

A Gigahub™ site is a large EV fast-charging hub located near airports and other high-demand areas that provide reliable and convenient charging experience.

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What is a Gigahub™ site?

Large EV fast-charging hubs that are being built to support ride-hail, taxi, rental car fleets, and the broader public in high-demand areas Built with ride-hail and taxi fleets in mind, bp pulse’s Gigahub™ sites offer convenient, fast-charging that will make it substantially easier for drivers to charge near airports while en route to picking up and dropping off passengers.

A Gigahub™ site also services other fleets and the general public to provide easily accessible and reliable charging for a variety of electric vehicles.

Key benefits

Gigahub™ sites provide a reliable and convenient charging experience. Ride-hail, taxi, and rental car fleets are increasingly making bold commitments to electrify–making easy access to reliable EV charging critical. bp pulse’s Gigahub™ sites are built with gig economy drivers in mind, providing an experience that allows drivers to easily pull in, plug in, and recharge.

Predictable charging costs

The cost of public charging is unpredictable and can vary greatly. Gigahub™ sites will utilize bp pulse’s omega charge management software to make energy costs more affordable, so drivers can anticipate consistent, cost-optimized charging.

Exceptional charging experience

While their vehicle charges, drivers can take advantage of great onsite amenities, including restrooms, snacks, and beverages. For ride-hail drivers, features of Gigahub™ sites are integrated into driver apps to create a seamless charging experience.

Convenient access

Gigahub™ sites will be conveniently located near airports and other high-demand locations to reduce deadhead miles for drivers. They are specifically designed to quickly recharge vehicles to improve turnaround time.

Reliable charging

With multiple stalls, Gigahub™ sites provide DC fast charging for all, welcoming drivers 24/7. bp pulse’s omega charge management software and operational expertise ensure that all drivers have a safe, reliable place to recharge.

EV charging experience

Seamless, public access charging experience for ride-hail, taxi, and rental fleets

Gigahub™ sites are built with the EV driver in mind so they can pull-in, plug-in, recharge, and depart smoothly. Pricing is simple and predictable.

Step 1

Pull-in

Easily accessible and conveniently located where needed most, Gigahub™ sites make it simple to access fast EV charging. Ride-hail, taxi, and rental car fleets, alongside the general public, can leverage world-class amenities while powering their vehicles.

Step 2

Plug-in and charge up

Gighub™ sites are optimized to provide fast-charging at low cost. During the quick charging time, drivers can take advantage of a variety of amenities including restrooms, refreshments, comfortable waiting areas, and more.

Step 3

Unplug and depart

bp pulse Gigahub™ sites integrate into driver apps to create a seamless charging experience – including payment and departure. Drivers can quickly return to the road.

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Gigahub™ site in a landscaped area, with some cars and palm trees on a street.
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Four ways Gigahub™ sites will transform on-the-go EV charging

Gigahub™ sites will revolutionize on-the-go charging.

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bp unveils first US bp pulse EV charging Gigahub™ at Houston headquarters

The Gigahub™ is open to the general public and offers 24 high-speed EV charge points with Tritium 150kW DC fast chargers.

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bp pulse to launch Gigahub™ EV fast-charging hubs for ride-hail fleet charging near airports and other high-demand U.S. locations

The first planned location is set to be built near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with Hertz.

Vehicles employed by California’s ride-hailing fleets make up 2.5 percent of the vehicle population, but consume 30 percent of all public fast charging. The California Energy Commission is proud to support projects like the Gigahub™ network by bp pulse, near LAX in partnership with Hertz, two transportation powerhouses who are working together to help electrify ride-hailing and rental fleets and cut pollution in communities.

Patty Monahan

Lead California Energy Commissioner for Transportation
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