BP Pulse EV chargers join ChargeHub Passport Hub in the US

BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging arm of oil company BP, has joined ChargeHub's Passport Hub. The move lets US drivers find and use its chargers without downloading the BP Pulse app.

The network now connects more than 850 charging points at more than 95 locations across the United States to ChargeHub and to participating charging services and automakers. Drivers who use those services can access the chargers through them.

Until now, many drivers needed a separate app to start a session at a BP Pulse charger. The new link removes that step for people who already use ChargeHub or a partner service. Drivers can find the stations and start charging through those platforms instead.

The Passport Hub is described as North America's largest roaming network. Roaming networks let one charging account work across several operators, so a driver does not need a separate account for each provider.

The deal fits a wider push across the EV industry to make public charging simpler. Drivers often complain about having to juggle several apps and payment methods to charge on long trips. Shared networks aim to cut that friction.

Prices for charging sessions have not been stated, and it is not yet clear whether they will change for drivers who use the new route.

The announcement does not say when the new access will be available in every location. Drivers should check ChargeHub or their charging service to see which BP Pulse stations are currently listed.