bp opens its largest U.S. EV charging hub near LAX
The facility features 48 ultrafast charging bays capable of delivering up to 400kW.
bp has opened its largest bp pulse electric vehicle charging hub in the United States, located just two miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The facility features 48 ultrafast charging bays capable of delivering up to 400kW, alongside plans for a lounge, vending machines, restrooms, and free Wi-Fi to open soon.
The $2 million project, partially funded by the California Energy Commission, is aimed at serving ride-hailing drivers, rental car users, and local EV owners. The site forms part of bp pulse’s broader strategy to expand charging hubs near airports and other high-demand areas, including a partnership with Hertz to support fleet electrification.
“This hub is about delivering fast, reliable charging where people need it most,” said Sujay Sharma, CEO of bp pulse Americas. The company has over 40,000 charge points globally and sees the US as a key growth market.
California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild described the project as “a model for the public-private partnerships needed to drive the state’s clean transportation transition.”
bp pulse’s latest development comes as competition in the EV charging market intensifies, with oil majors and startups alike racing to secure strategic urban and transport-adjacent locations. The company says further sites are already in development as it seeks to meet rising demand from both consumers and commercial operators.
