BP Buys Tesla Superchargers Worth $100 Million In Unprecedented Deal

In the first deal of its kind, BP Pulse - BP's EV charging business - has purchased $100 million worth of Superchargers from Tesla, with installations starting as early as 2024 across the BP Pulse network. This marks the first time Tesla has sold chargers to a conglomerate like BP and the first time its ultra-fast chargers have been purchased to be deployed on an independent charging network.

It's a significant shift from the way the maker of theModel Ycrossover has typically controlled the building, deployment, and management of its charging network. Gradually, Tesla is removing limitations in accessing its charger network, a process that began when its年代upercharger network was opened to other brands. As is now common knowledge, most major automakers are in the process ofswitching over to the Tesla charging plug, NACS (North American Charging Standard).

BP did not mention the specific number of chargers that form part of the $100 million deal, but they will have an output of 250 kW. They will be branded, installed, and operated by BP Pulse and equipped with Tesla'sMagic Dock, compatible with NACS and the Combined Charging System (CCS). The Plug and Charge functionality will simplify and automate payments, too.

Key sites include TravelCenters of America, Thorntons, and Amoco, while initial locations for the charging network include Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC.

"Strengthening the BP Pulse network with Tesla's industry-leading hardware is a major step forward in our ambitions for high speed, open access charging infrastructure in the US and advances our ambition to delivering an exceptional customer experience," said Richard Bartlett, global CEO of BP Pulse.