BP Pulse has opened its first EV charging hub at an M&S store under an exclusive deal.

The Cheshunt hub features 10 EV charging bays – four ultra-fast 150kW and six rapid 50kW

The hub, located at the Cheshunt store, is the first of a number that are planned to be rolled out across M&S stores in the UK.

The Cheshunt hub features 10 EV charging bays – four ultra-fast 150kW and six rapid 50kW. One of the ultra-fast charging bays is extra-wide to ensure customers who need it have extra room to charge.

Sacha Berendji, director of operations at M&S, said: “EV charging will become an increasingly important part of the store offer. The new Cheshunt hub includes ultra-fast bp pulse charge points,  making it quick and convenient for customers to charge while they shop. It’s also an important part of our Plan A roadmap to Net Zero by 2040.”

The launch of this new hub – and the subsequent planned rollout across more stores in the M&S estate – aligns with BP Pulse’s approach of deploying high-speed, on-the-go charging infrastructure at convenient, strategic locations for its customers.

Akira Kirton, CEO at BP Pulse UK, said: “The opening of our EV charging hub at the M&S store in Cheshunt is a huge milestone; the first of a strategic rollout programme. This is a fantastic option for M&S shoppers, enabling them to top up their EV battery while they enjoy shopping in a brilliant retail destination.

“Convenience is a hugely important part of our aim to develop the UK’s best on-the-go charging network, and this is a compelling example of how we’re offering fast and reliable EV charging where it is convenient for our customers.”