BP Pulse
Drivers wanting the widest coverage with subscription savings
Speeds: Slow (3-7kW), Fast (7-22kW), Rapid (50kW), Ultra-rapid (150kW+)
Coverage: Nationwide — motorways, car parks, supermarkets, destinations
Overview
BP Pulse is the UK's largest public EV charging network with over 14,000 chargepoints. You will find BP Pulse chargers at motorway services, supermarkets, car parks, and destination venues across the country. The network offers everything from slow 7kW chargers for longer stays to ultra-rapid 150kW+ chargers for quick top-ups. Contactless PAYG users pay around 77p/kWh for rapid charging, while subscribers (£7.85/month) pay approximately 69p/kWh — a saving of about 20%. BP Pulse continues to invest heavily in expanding its ultra-rapid network, particularly along major route corridors.
Pros
UK's largest public charging network
Widespread coverage including motorway services
Subscription gives meaningful ~20% savings
Accepts contactless, RFID and app payment
Mix of charging speeds from slow to ultra-rapid
Cons
Some older chargers have reliability issues
Contactless PAYG rate is expensive (77p/kWh)
Subscription only covers BP Pulse network
Can be busy at popular locations
Best For
Drivers wanting the widest coverage with subscription savings. Rated 4.1/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contactless PAYG costs approximately 77p/kWh for rapid charging. Subscribers pay around 69p/kWh. AC slow/fast chargers are cheaper per kWh.
No. You can tap your contactless bank card to start charging at any BP Pulse charger. The app and RFID card are optional and give you access to subscriber pricing.
The newer rapid and ultra-rapid chargers have good reliability. Some older units in the network have had issues, but BP Pulse has been upgrading and replacing older hardware.