BP Pulse has reported significant progress in the rollout and reliability of its rapid and ultra-fast EV charging network in the UK.

BP Pulse now operates over 3,000 high-speed charge points across the UK

It’s more than doubled the number of ultra-fast charge points on its UK public network, compared with the same period the previous year. The network now operates over 3,000 high-speed – 50kW or higher – charge points across the UK.

Over the last 12 months, the charging specialist has opened nine new EV charging hubs including its flagship site at the NEC in Birmingham, said to be the UK’s largest charging hub to date, along with sites at Macclesfield, Tamworth, Uttoxeter, Hull, Dudley and more.

This follows last year’s commitment to investing £1bn in the UK’s EV infrastructure over the next decade, with a focus on rapid and ultra-fast charging in convenient locations for drivers.

BP Pulse has also completed significant upgrades to boost reliability across its existing EV charging network.

Akira Kirton, vice president of BP Pulse UK, said: “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.

“2023 saw the UK achieve a milestone with the installation of 10,000 rapid and ultra-fast chargers, making it a significant year for EV charging infrastructure development. And for BP Pulse, I’m extremely optimistic that 2024 will be another exceptional year of delivery.”