bp pulse, the EV charging subsidiary of oil giant bp, has opened a new EV charging hub, the company’s largest in the US. Located within two miles of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the new hub features 48 EV charging bays equipped with a mix of 400 kW and 150 kW DC fast chargers with CCS and NACS connectors. Amenities including a lounge, vending machines, restrooms, and free WiFi will also open to the public “soon.”
The LAX hub is designed to serve ride-hail drivers and rental car customers, as well as local EV drivers. bp pulse has announced plans to build EV charging hubs near airports and other high-demand locations in collaboration with car rental agency Hertz.
“EVs are often the preferred choice for our rideshare drivers, and 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.”
The new charging hub was partially funded by a $2-million grant award from the California Energy Commission (CEC). “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,” said CEC Chair David Hochschild. “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.”