bp pulse claims significant progress in ultra-fast EV charging infra in UK

EV charging network bp pulse has more than double the number of ultra-fast charge points on its UK public network this year as against last year. The network claims to operate over 3,000 high-speed EV charge points across the country. 

The company had committed to investing £1 billion in the UK's EV infrastructure over the next decade, with a focus on rapid and ultra-fast charging in convenient locations for drivers since last year. 

As a unique model, bp pulse is developing EV charging hubs at major transport intersections, on trunk roads and at the heart of the UK road networks. About nine such charging hubs, each with at least six ultra-fast charge points, were added over the year, including a locations such as Macclesfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Hull, Dudley and so on 

In September 2023, the company unveiled what is claimed as the UK's largest public EV charging hub at the NEC Birmingham, which can simultaneously charge up to 180 EVs.

Akira Kirton, vice president of bp pulse UK, commented on the development, "Over the last 12 months, we have invested in expanding our network infrastructure, installing the latest in charging technology and delivering improved network reliability".

"We have been dedicated to delivering the infrastructure needed to help achieve the UK's transition to electric vehicles and more than doubling the number of ultra-fast chargers on our network is testament to our progress.

"I'm delighted in the overall progress we have made in 2023 and the major milestones bp pulse has achieved, opening nine new EV charging hubs across the country, including the UK's largest. We now have 20 EV charging hubs across the country and plans for hundreds more by 2030", she added.

Speaking on the EV charging infra in UK, she said that the 2023 saw the country achieve a milestone with the installation of 10,000 rapid and ultra-fast chargers. "And for bp pulse, I'm extremely optimistic that 2024 will be another exceptional year of delivery", she expressed.

bp pulse is largely using high-power 300 kW and 150kW chargers in these charging hubs. The network is also simultaneously replacing legacy chargers at several locations as part of its phase 1 of its upgrade programm this year.