Electric vehicle charging London
BP Pulse has announced a significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in West London with the completion of its new Sunley Island site in Brentford and a new charging hub at Q-Park Heathrow. The development establishes a West London corridor of ultra-fast charging locations, extending from central London to Heathrow Airport and beyond.
The initiative aims to enhance EV accessibility and convenience, particularly for commuters and commercial drivers. The newly developed corridor includes multiple new sites and upgrades to existing locations, featuring ultra-fast chargers that deliver up to 300kW of power. Many of these locations also offer added conveniences such as BP’s Wild Bean Cafe and M&S Food stores, allowing drivers to recharge both their vehicles and themselves.
The charging corridor is expected to be particularly beneficial for taxi and ride-hailing services. The newly launched Sunley Island site boasts six 300kW ultra-fast charging bays, including dedicated spaces for Uber drivers, while the Q-Park Heathrow hub features 11 charging bays strategically located to accommodate those traveling to and from the airport.
Further strengthening the network, BP Pulse has upgraded its Cranford and Hammersmith Flyover forecourts and installed additional ultra-fast chargers at the Reading East and Reading West motorway service stations. These developments aim to make EV ownership more practical and accessible, particularly for those traveling west from London along key motorway routes such as the M4 and M25.
Valerio Ferro, general manager of BP Pulse UK, emphasised the company’s commitment to improving the EV charging experience.
“Our investment in west London’s charging infrastructure puts drivers first. We’re creating a network of reliable, ultra-fast charging locations that are easy to find and use – making journeys from central London out to the west and back completely stress-free.
“This is just the start of our plan to make EV charging as convenient as possible for London’s drivers.”
The latest expansion follows BP Pulse’s recent launch of an EV charging hub at its Pinkham site on the North Circular.
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