bp has inaugurated a new electric vehicle charging site, called Gigahub, at its American headquarters in Houston, Texas, to expand its network of EV chargers in the US.
The new bp pulse Gigahub station will be open to the public in early April 2024 and will offer 24 high-speed EV charge points with Tritium 150 kW DC fast chargers. The chargers will be integrated with the bp pulse app, allowing users to locate the site, access real-time charging availability, and connect to WiFi.
"This project will bring fast, reliable charging to EV drivers when and where they need it, helping support faster electric-vehicle adoption in the US. We look forward to welcoming new and existing EV drivers to our growing network,” said Sujay Sharma, CEO of bp pulse Americas.
bp pulse intends to deploy additional charging points at airports, major metropolitan areas, and bp-owned properties across the US. The company has received grants through several programs, including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) and the California Energy Commission (CEC), to provide charging infrastructure at sites in California, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky.
bp not only announced plans to invest $1 billion in America's EV charging infrastructure by 2030, with $500 million invested in by the end of 2025, but also shared commitments to deliver 3,000 charge points by 2025. bp currently has 29,000 EV charge points worldwide and is aiming for more than 100,000 charging sites globally by 2030, with around 90% being rapid or ultra-fast.
bp expects to increase its investment in EV charging as well as bioenergy, hydrogen, convenience, and renewables & power through the decade.
