Simon, BP launch EV charging partnership
Simon Property Group is expanding its network of EV charging bays at its properties through a new partnership.
The retail operator and BP’s EV charging business BP Pulse have teamed up to install and operate EV charging Gigahubs at 75 Simon sites. The deal will deliver over 900 ultra-fast charging bays that support nearly every make and model of EVs on the market today across all locations, with the first locations opening to the public in early 2026.
"Simon is committed to offering best-in-class brands, amenities, experiences and sustainable practices to our shoppers and the communities that we serve,” said Chip Harding, executive VP of Simon Brand Ventures. “We look forward to expanding our EV charging options across the Simon portfolio with BP Pulse."
BP says the deal is part of its focus on delivering charging infrastructure in the locations customers want and need, and that Simon destinations are just the latest sites identified for the charging network in the U.S. The oil giant previously announced it would build out its Gigahub network near airports and major metropolitan areas, and by installing EV charging across BP’s significant convenience store and TravelCenters of America network.
“We're pleased to complete this deal with Simon and expand our ultra-fast charging network footprint in the U.S.,” said Richard Bartlett, CEO of BP Pulse. “The Simon portfolio aligns with bp pulse's strategy to deploy ultra-fast charging across the West Coast, East Coast, Sun Belt and Great Lakes, and we are thrilled to team up with Simon so that EV drivers have a range of retail offerings at their impressive destinations.”
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The charging stations will be found via the Simon electric vehicle charging webpage, all major map platforms, and the BP Pulse app. BP Pulse’s proprietary energy management solution, Omega, will optimize energy usage on site.
Worldwide, BP Pulse has a network of over 33,900 charging bays and aims to roll out more than 100,000 by 2030. In 2023, the number of charge points in the bp pulse network grew by 35% year-on-year.
