This week, BP Pulse, BP’s global EV charging infrastructure business, opened its largest DC fast-charging hub in the United States. The station is located within two miles of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and features 48 stalls. There is a mix of 400-kW and 150-kW chargers with CCS1 and NACS (SAE J3400) connectors.

According to BP Pulse, this is the flagship location. Soon, the chargers will be supplemented by a set of amenities, including a lounge, vending machines, restrooms, and free Wi-Fi.

The hub is designed to meet the needs of three main EV driver groups: ride-hail drivers, local EV drivers, and rental car customers. BP Pulse has already installed multiple charging hubs near airports, including the 20-stall station near the Boston Logan Airport, and promises to build similar sites near airports and other high-demand locations.

The LAX site is another location deployed in partnership with Hertz. The project also received a $2 million grant award from the California Energy Commission.

The BP Pulse EV charging hub near the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). (Source: BP Pulse)

Sujay Sharma, CEO of BP Pulse Americas, said:

“Our new hub near LAX is another example of how we’re bringing fast, reliable charging to our customers when and where they need it, alongside convenient amenities. We’re committed to expanding our charging network to more metro and airport locations like this one to support EV drivers and ride-hailing fleets in a simple, reliable, and cost-effective way.”

David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission, said:

“The LAX hub marks another important milestone in California’s journey to a clean, electric transportation future, providing fast charging infrastructure precisely where it is needed most. This project serves as a successful model for the kind of the public-private partnerships we need to accelerate our innovation economy, create new jobs and improve air quality.”

Daria Holbrook, EVP of Mobility at Hertz, said:

“With EVs often the preferred choice for our rideshare drivers, charging infrastructure like the new bp pulse hub near LAX is essential to supporting their daily operations,” said Doria Holbrook, EVP Mobility at Hertz. “This prime location near the airport combined with ultrafast charging capabilities will help drivers stay powered up and on the road, supporting one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs.”

Globally, BP Pulse has more than 40,000 charging points (AC and DC) and plans to have 100,000 stalls by 2030. Its US network is still relatively small (see the map here), but there are many new projects on the horizon, like its recent partnership with Waffle House.