bp unveils first US EV charging Gigahub

The Houston-based location will be opened to the general public in April and feature 24 fast-charging points.

bp has unveiled its first electric-vehicle (EV) Gigahub charging site in the United States.

Located at its headquarters in Houston, Texas, this new site expands the firm’s network of EV chargers in the US. The new station is expected to open in April and features 24 high-speed EV charge points with Tritium 150kW 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.

The company aims to continue deploying additional charging points at high-demand locations, such as airports, major metropolitan areas, and bp-owned properties across the US. Today, it operates 29,000 EV charge points worldwide and aims for more than 100,000 globally by 2030 – around 90% rapid or ultra-fast.

In February 2023, bp announced plans to invest $1 billion in America's EV charging infrastructure by 2030, with $500 million invested in by the end of 2025, committed to deliver 3,000 charge points by the same year.