BP Pulse Review
Best for drivers who regularly charge on the BP Pulse network
Pricing: Subscription: ~20% off vs contactless on BP Pulse network
Full Review
BP Pulse is the UK's largest public charging network with over 14,000 chargepoints nationwide. Their subscription card costs £7.85/month and gives you approximately 20% off compared to contactless pay-as-you-go rates. Subscribers pay around 69p/kWh for rapid charging, versus approximately 77p/kWh for contactless PAYG users. If you charge regularly on the BP Pulse network — roughly once a week with a typical 30kWh session — the subscription easily pays for itself. BP Pulse chargers are found at motorway services, car parks, supermarkets and destination venues across the UK. The network continues to expand rapidly, adding new rapid and ultra-rapid chargers. The main limitation is that the subscription discount only applies to BP Pulse chargers, so it is not a roaming card in the traditional sense. For multi-network access, you would pair this with a free roaming card like Electroverse.
Pros
Biggest UK charging network with 14,000+ chargers
Subscription saves ~20% compared to contactless PAYG
Widespread coverage including motorways, car parks and destinations
RFID card, app and contactless all supported
Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers available
Regular expansion of network
Cons
£7.85/month fee — only saves money if you charge frequently on BP Pulse
Discount only applies to BP Pulse network, not other networks
Need to commit to a single network for best value
Some older chargers can be unreliable
Our Verdict
Best for drivers who regularly charge on the BP Pulse network. Rated 4.1/5.
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Go to Website →Frequently Asked Questions
The subscription saves approximately 20% compared to contactless PAYG. For example, rapid charging drops from approximately 77p/kWh (contactless) to 69p/kWh (subscriber), saving around 8p per kWh.
Yes. All BP Pulse chargers accept contactless payment without a subscription. You just pay the higher PAYG rate.
If you charge more than about 100kWh per month on BP Pulse (roughly one full charge per week), the subscription saves more than the £7.85 monthly fee.
No. The subscription discount only applies to BP Pulse chargepoints. For multi-network access with discounts, consider Electroverse or OVO Charge instead.