bp, Henderson roll out EV fast-charging network for Northern Ireland
Published on: Dec 6, 2023
Over 40 charge points are already available to EV drivers at over 20 Henderson Retail sites, with the goal of equipping approximately 100 locations.
Henderson Group and bp pulse have signed an agreement to work together to install up to 200 electric vehicle (EV) charge points at around 100 Henderson Retail sites across Northern Ireland.
bp pulse charge points are already live and charging EVs at 17 bp SPAR sites across Northern Ireland as well as at another four Henderson Retail Spar sites. The full roll-out is planned to be finished by the end of 2025.
“We are making considered, positive steps in line with consumer behavior and working with bp pulse to install ultra-fast chargers at our sites which will give EV drivers the opportunity to charge at a location that is convenient to their journey,” said Ron Whitten, Chief Financial Officer at Henderson Group.
With this roll-out bp pulse aspires to create one of the region’s largest networks of ultra-fast and rapid EV charging, aiming to add up to 15,000 kW of charging capacity.
“Fast, reliable charging in convenient locations is essential to give drivers the confidence to switch to electric vehicles,” added Akira Kirton CEO, bp pulse UK.
bp pulse is installing charging units with an integrated battery storage system and with a connection to a standard voltage power grid. This overcomes a significant barrier to the roll-out of EV charging infrastructure and removes the need for construction of a dedicated high-voltage substation.
