bp, APCOA team up to establish EV hubs across Europe
Both companies aim to open over 100 fast charging stations in the heart of urban centers across the continent as well as facilitating a seamless parking & charging experience.
bp pulse and APCOA Parking Group have signed a strategic pan-European frame agreement to open more than 100 EV fast charging hubs across Europe.
The mobility company plans to install ultra-fast charging at its partner’s car parks in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and the UK over the next three years. The e-mobility subsidiary aspires to help expand its charging network in city centers and further accelerate urban electric infrastructure throughout Europe.
Two Urban Hubs in Berlin and Bremen, Germany, are expected to open in the third quarter of 2023. These will be the first locations to offer ultra-fast charging which can charge a minimum of six cars, operated by Aral pulse. Some of the hubs will also offer a ‘driver lounge’ including a vending offer of hot and cold drinks, seating areas with phone charging points, free Wi-Fi and restrooms.
“This agreement will help us to build our EV charging network across Europe by offering customers the fastest and most convenient EV hub charging experience. By working with APCOA, we’re bringing the future of parking, charging and services for urban life in one place,” said Stefan von Dobschuetz, General Manager of Europe at bp pulse.
The two companies aim to work together to provide a convenient customer journey through digital integration of the bp pulse and ‘APCOA Connect’ app in the UK and ‘APCOA Flow’ app in Europe. Users will be able to locate, access, book and pay for their charging and parking from their phones.
