TfL renews partnership with BP Pulse

Transport for London (TfL) has extended an agreement with BP Pulse to 2029, allowing reinvestment in on-street rapid chargers across the capital.

The framework agreement, which commenced in 2018, encompasses more than 150 chargers, located across London Boroughs and extending out as far as Watford and Epping Forest.

They play a crucial role in supporting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the nation’s capital, with a particular focus on providing dedicated infrastructure for the ride-hail and taxi sector.

BP Pulse says it has invested significantly in upgrading the existing charging estate, replacing some of the original units installed in 2018 with the latest charging technology.

These next-generation chargers are not only more reliable but are seeing an average increase of 50% in usage compared to older units.

Phases one, two and three of the upgrade programme are complete, delivering almost 130 new chargers, while phase four (covering a further five chargers) is scheduled for completion by end of November.

Valerio Ferro, general manager at BP Pulse UK, said: “We’ve been working hard to upgrade the charging infrastructure across London and we’re about to enter the final phase of the upgrade.

“We’re seeing increased demand on the new chargers, showing how important it is for taxis and ride hails to have the EV infrastructure in the right places.”

BP Pulse has 3,500 rapid and ultra-fast charging points across the UK.