BP Pulse has joined ChargeHub's Passport Hub platform, adding more than 850 charging points across over 95 locations in North America to the roaming network.
The integration lets EV drivers find, access and pay for charging at BP Pulse sites through the ChargeHub app. The chargers will also become accessible to users of other e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) and automakers connected to Passport Hub. The announcement disclosed the number of charging points and locations but did not specify how many are rapid- or ultra-rapid chargers, or whether all 850 points are available through every Passport Hub partner.
How the roaming hub works
Passport Hub is ChargeHub's roaming platform, connecting charging networks with mobility service providers and vehicle manufacturers. It is designed to let drivers use existing apps and services across multiple networks instead of registering separately with each charge point operator.
For BP Pulse, the agreement extends the reach of its North American charging network by making its infrastructure available through more third-party platforms. ChargeHub adds another network to its roaming ecosystem.
Company positions
Sujay Sharma, BP Pulse's VP of EV charging in the US, said the partnership expands access to the BP Pulse network through trusted roaming partners. He said better cooperation among charging networks benefits the EV ecosystem and is an important step toward accelerating EV adoption.
Simon Ouellette, CEO of ChargeHub, said a network such as BP Pulse choosing Passport Hub signals that the hub model has become the way roaming is done in North America. Because it is a hub, he said, the impact goes beyond the ChargeHub app: eMSPs and automakers in the ecosystem can offer their drivers access to BP Pulse charging through connections they already have.