bp pulse to build 20 EV charging hubs in the US

The company will cooperate with LAZ Parking to develop the ultra-fast charging sites over the next five years.

LAZ Parking has entered into an agreement with bp pulse to collaborate in the development, deployment, and operation of ultra-fast public charging hubs at LAZ-managed locations. 

The ultra-fast charging hubs developed by the e-mobility brand are classified as Level 3 charging and rated at 250kW or higher. These chargers can provide electric vehicle (EV) customers with a full charge in approximately 30-45 minutes. 

Both companies will collaborate to identify locations best suited for ultra-fast charging hubs with a focus on key metros and other areas with a high density of vehicles.

"These LAZ locations will be a welcome addition to bp's own extensive real estate footprint across the US and bp pulse's existing third-party relationships like our recently announced plans with Simon Property Group, amongst others," said Sujay Sharma, CEO bp pulse America.

Each site will be publicly available and operate 24/7 to ensure drivers can charge when they need to. As part of the charging experience, EV drivers will receive up to one hour of free parking when they charge using the bp pulse app.

LAZ manages and leases a network of distributed real estate encompassing 1.6 million parking spaces in over 3,800 locations in 42 states and 477 cities in the U.S. and Canada.