Hertz, BP to Develop U.S. EV Charging Station Network | Business Travel News

Hertz and BP have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a U.S. network of electric vehicle charging stations powered by BP Pulse, the energy company’s global electrification and charging solution brand, the companies announced Tuesday. Under the agreement, BP Pulse also will manage Hertz’s charging infrastructure. 

BP in 2021 acquired fleet charging and energy management company Amply Power, which was rebranded as BP Pulse. The company in 2022 began installing charging infrastructure at 25 Hertz rental locations in multiple states, according to the car rental company.

Last week, Hertz announced plans to order up to 175,000 GM electric vehicles, adding to its fleet of Tesla and Polestar EVs. Deliveries of the GM vehicles are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023. The company’s objective is to have one quarter of its fleet be electric by the end of 2024. Hertz currently offers EVs at 500 locations across 38 states.