Our public EV charging subscription – what to know

There’s more than one way to pay for charging. We’ll help you work out what’s right for you

At bp pulse, we offer a choice of four ways to pay – including subscribing. But is it the right option for you? Let’s take a look.

What does a subscription offer?

When you subscribe to bp pulse there can be several benefits. One that makes most EV owners’ ears prick up is cheaper charging. Subscribers can save over 20% on our contactless rates

*Payment by bp pulse charge card or via bp pulse app is required. Discount not available on non-participating chargers. Rates & average subscriber savings are subject to change and can vary across the bp pulse network – check the app for latest prices. , as well as a month's free subscription**1 month's subscription free. When you update your account and keep your bp pulse subscription (£7.85 inc VAT per month) on our upgraded app network. . You can find the full details on our pricing page.

The benefits go beyond making savings on charging, there’s also a convenience bonus too. With subscribers getting monthly billing and payments, managing charging costs can feel easier.

Is subscription right for me?

For most people, the biggest consideration is value for money. Of course, it depends on your charging and driving habits as to the savings you’ll make. Consider the monthly subscription cost you will pay of £7.85, and then balance that against what you typically pay as a guest or through contactless. You might even want to make calculations based on one of your typical journeys and mileage. Every person has a different budget, but if you find yourself using our public charging network regularly, it’s probably worth considering.

The other thing to remember is that the subscription is flexible. Say you need to do some extra driving away from your usual home charging spot? You can join up and unsubscribe when your charging needs change. You can pick up your subscription again at any time.

I’m in! How do I become a bp pulse subscriber?

It’s easy. If you’ve already got the app, whether it’s just to find out about charging locations or for your contactless payments, then upgrading to full subscription is simple. You can find out more about the bp pulse app or download it whenever you’re ready.

Don’t have the app yet? You need it to subscribe and access our lowest charging rates. You will also be asked to register using your phone number.

To subscribe, please follow these steps;

1. At the bottom of the screen, tap ‘Profile.’

2. Select ‘Subscribe and Save.’

3. Scroll down the page and select ‘Set up my subscription now.’

4. You will be asked to add a payment card (if you haven’t already) and confirm the CVV number

   • If this is your first time signing up, we will give you one month’s free subscription* (worth £7.85)

   • If you’ve previously had a subscription with bp pulse you will be shown the standard monthly subscription price from month one.

   • If you have an offer code, add it now. The offer code will be added to your account once the subscription has been completed successfully.

5. You will be invited to order a free bp pulse charge card – this is your handy way to access charging across our public network.

6. Enter and confirm your shipping address. (Please note: This is where the bp pulse charge card will be sent and can be different from both the billing address and any saved home address. Your chosen shipping address will not be stored.)

7. Confirm your preferred payment method - this can be a payment card that is already within your app wallet or a new payment card (the payment card used for your subscription fee and bp pulse charge card can be different).

8. Check the submitted information and click ‘Confirm and Order’.

We will aim to deliver your bp pulse charge card within 14 days. In the meantime, you can immediately begin charging through the app and making the most of your subscription rates from day one.