EV charging hub at Melbourne Airport in the works

Bp pulse has broken ground to build its first large-scale Electric Vehicle (EV) charging hub in Australia, with 24 charging bays at Melbourne Airport planned for completion in 2026. Set within the Melbourne Airport precinct, the charging hub will have 150kW and 300kW chargers, two accessible bays, drive-through bays for larger vehicles, a bathroom and a canopy. Antoine Denis, General Manager, bp pulse Australia said the charging hub played an important role in bp pulse’s growing network across Australia. “Since 2022 we’ve been building a network of EV charging sites around the country to support our customers on the road to electrification. Now, with the backing of over 41,000 bp pulse charging bays across the world, we’re leveraging our global EV charging expertise to bring bp pulse’s first large-scale charging hub to Australia. Conveniently positioned in the Melbourne Airport precinct, we want to ensure this charging hub offers a quick and seamless way for drivers to recharge and get back on the road.” With around 34,000 vehicles visiting Melbourne Airport each day, the charging hub will support professional drivers, businesses, travelers and locals to recharge with ease. Located on the corner of Airport Drive and Francis Briggs Road, the charging hub will also enable Uber drivers that have made the switch to an EV access to bp pulse’s existing Uber EV charging discount. Melbourne Airport Chief of Ground Transport, Property and Retail, Jai McDermott, said the airport was proud to see construction start on a facility that will benefit the airport precinct and the local community alike. “Bp pulse’s new Melbourne Airport charging hub will give better charging access for commercial passenger vehicle drivers, workers across the precinct and the broader community,” he said. “Not only will this be the first of its scale at an Australian airport, but we’re proud that bp pulse has chosen to power the hub with 100% renewable electricity generated from Melbourne Airport’s two onsite solar farms.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]