Time of Use Pricing
Plug into lower charging rates with bp pulse by shifting your charging to off-peak hours where available.
What is Time of Use (ToU) pricing?
We’re introducing a smarter method of pricing to help you take advantage of lower EV charging rates where available. This means you pay a different price to charge up your EV depending on the time of day. At bp pulse, this is split into peak, off-peak, and super off-peak periods of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Time of Use pricing?
Time of Use (ToU) pricing means you pay a different price when you charge up your EV depending on the time of day. This means you could save money on your charging costs by shifting your charging times to off-peak or super off-peak hours of the day vs peak rates.
Why did bp pulse introduce Time of Use pricing?
bp pulse is committed to providing drivers with a great EV charging experience and ensuring charging is as convenient as possible. We believe ToU pricing can help us achieve this goal by enabling us to offer you lower prices when the cost to supply electricity is lower. Encouraging more customers to charge during off-peak hours has the added bonus of helping reduce congestion during busier periods, helping you get back on the road faster.
Which bp pulse charging sites have Time of Use pricing?
We’re currently trialing ToU pricing at a number of our EV charging sites, with plans to roll this out across other locations through 2025. Download our app for the most up to date pricing rates per site.
What are the different Time of Use prices available at bp pulse chargers?
At bp pulse, our ToU prices are split into peak, off-peak, and super off-peak periods of the day. These periods can vary by location – so always check the bp pulse app for exact pricing per site.
What happens if I start my session in one time period and end in another?
The price you pay is determined by the time that your charging occurs at. This means that the pricing rate for your session may vary if this crosses into more than one pricing period. At sites with ToU pricing, you can also view the different pricing periods on the charger screen before you start your session.
Can I review the price that I was charged once my session is complete?
Yes – you can review a breakdown of the pricing on your receipt. When using the bp pulse app, this is emailed to you automatically. Alternatively, you can call customer support to request a receipt on 833-277-8573.
How can I stay up to date with the latest bp pulse charging sites offering Time of Use pricing?
The bp pulse app has the latest on which of our sites are offering Time of Use pricing. To stay up to date with everything that’s happening on the bp pulse network, including new site openings, you can also sign up to our newsletter or follow us on Facebook.
Where can I find out more on bp pulse's network growth plans in the US?
Our latest blog by Mat Cranley, Network & Asset Director, provides more context on our long-term plans for EV charging in the US.
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Our app provides the most up to date pricing rates per site, including Time of Use pricing. Download the bp pulse app today to locate and access bp pulse's expanding network of ultra-fast EV charging stations.
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