bp pulse taps new retail partnership in the UK

The company has teamed up with Lincolnshire Co-op to boost e-mobility infrastructure with 32 new electric vehicle charging bays across the chain’s stores.

bp pulse and the Lincolnshire Co-op are working together to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties.

Through this collaboration, bp’s e-mobility arm has recently installed 32 new rapid 50 kW charging bays, bringing the total number of charge points across the chain’s stores to 60. Almost all have been installed in extra-wide bays to ensure customers who need it have extra room to charge.

These new charge points provide a vital boost to EV charging infrastructure across the Lincolnshire countryside, as only 1 in 6 public chargers were in rural areas, according to government statistics.

“Collaboration is going to be key to accelerating the EV transition. By partnering with Lincolnshire Co-op, we’re putting chargers in the places our customers need them. Customers can recharge their battery while they pick up something for dinner at the same time. Combining EV charging with a brilliant convenience offer is a no-brainer,” said Akira Kirton, vice president of bp pulse UK.

Recent research by bp pulse shows 51% of UK EV drivers took the opportunity to buy a snack, hot drink or groceries for later at a convenience store on their last charge . Bringing the two together at Lincolnshire Co-op stores gives customers the on-the-go charging they expect in convenient locations.