The collaboration will see the development firm identify, acquire, and develop prime locations for bp pulse’s Gigahub charging sites, including assisting with obtaining planning permissions, securing suitable pre-lets and building the hubs.

In 2022, bp pulse announced plans to invest £1bn over 10 years in the UK’s EV charging infrastructure.

This year it has opened nine EV charging hubs, including the country’s largest to date at the NEC in Birmingham and its most powerful charging hub in central London in Pimlico.

Akira Kirton, vice president bp pulse UK said: “This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering fast, reliable and convenient charging in the right locations for EV drivers. By combining our strengths with Galliard Apsley we believe we will accelerate the growth of our EV charging network in the UK.”

Chairman of Apsley House Capital, Gerard Nock, added: “Our experience positions The Galliard Apsley Partnership to provide a comprehensive ‘turnkey’ service to bp pulse. From site identification and acquisition to obtaining planning permissions, securing suitable pre-lets and building the hubs, we are committed to supporting bp pulse in achieving their ambitious growth plans.”