BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging brand of BP PLC, has acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent, one of the largest truck stops in Europe. The strategic location of the truck stop near Dover and the Eurotunnel, where 3.5 million Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) cross the English Channel annually, provides BP Pulse with the opportunity to support HGV operators transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
The acquisition is part of BP Pulse's vision to establish a comprehensive Europe-wide network of EV charging infrastructure for HGVs. The site has the capacity to host approximately 20 mega-watt chargers, including 10 x 400kW and 125 x 100 kW chargers, suitable for both on-the-go and overnight HGVs. This move aligns with the company's ambitious plans to help HGVs electrify and marks a pivotal step in linking the UK to BP Pulse's German charging corridors.
This strategic acquisition presents BP with the opportunity to meet the comprehensive needs of UK and European HGV operators transitioning to EVs. The company aims to transform the site with mega-watt EV chargers for HGVs, enabling a link from the UK to its German charging corridors. This initiative is a significant step towards establishing a Europe-wide network of EV charging infrastructure for HGVs, supporting the electrification of heavy goods transportation in the UK and Europe.