BP, one of the world’s largest energy companies has entered into an agreement to purchase Chargemaster. The acquisition will form part of BP’s advanced mobility strategy and transition to a lower carbon future.

The coming together of the UK’s leading forecourt convenience retailer and its leading electric vehicle charging company complements BP’s strategy to deliver a market-leading fuel and convenience offer, and Chargemaster’s commitment to continue to rollout electric vehicle infrastructure at pace.

The creation of BP Chargemaster is great news for electric vehicle drivers, as it will deliver significant investment in the further deployment of EV infrastructure across the country, with a focus on ultra-fast rapid chargers. BP’s 1,200 retail locations represent a fantastic opportunity to expand Chargemaster’s existing network of more than 6,500 charging points in the UK.

The move echoes one made last year by rival Shell, which bought car charging company NewMotion.

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