How much does bp pulse charging cost in Australia?

Rates vary by site, and bp pulse uses time-of-use pricing at selected locations, so off-peak charging is cheaper. As one reported example, a NSW site charged about 60 cents per kWh on weekdays from 7am to 10pm and 50 cents per kWh overnight and on weekends. The bp pulse app shows live pricing for every site.

How do you pay at a bp pulse charger?

Most drivers pay through the bp pulse app, which accepts credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal. You can also use a bp pulse card or contactless payment, so you're not locked into the app the way you are on some networks.

What plugs do bp pulse chargers use?

bp pulse chargers are fitted with CCS2 or CHAdeMO plugs. CCS2 covers almost every new EV sold in Australia, and the CHAdeMO option helps owners of older vehicles like the first-generation Nissan Leaf. Check connector availability for your site in the app.

Who gets a discount at bp pulse?

AGL electricity customers can get a 6 cents per kWh discount at bp pulse chargers, and Uber drivers can save up to 8 cents per kWh depending on their Uber Pro status. Both offers require linking your account; details are on the bp pulse website.

BP Pulse in Australia: What EV Drivers Need to Know

bp pulse is bp’s EV charging network, and in Australia it runs more than 250 charge points, available 24/7, mostly at bp service stations along the east coast. Chargers deliver up to 75, 150 or 300 kW depending on the site, with CCS2 and CHAdeMO plugs. You pay through the bp pulse app, by bp pulse card or contactless, and at selected sites time-of-use pricing makes overnight and weekend charging noticeably cheaper than peak hours.

What is bp pulse?

bp pulse is the charging arm of bp, one of the larger EV charging operators globally, and it has been steadily building an Australian network since the early 2020s. The local logic is simple: bp already owns well-located service station sites on major roads, with lighting, toilets, coffee and 24-hour access, so adding DC fast chargers turns the servo into a charging stop.

Most Australian bp pulse sites are at bp service stations in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria, with the network expanding through regular batches of new locations. The flagship project is a large charging hub at Melbourne Airport, 24 charging bays, slated for completion in 2026, which will be among the biggest single charging sites in the country.

For how bp pulse fits into the wider landscape of Chargefox, Evie, Tesla and the rest, start with our guide to public EV charging in Australia.

How much does bp pulse charging cost?

Pricing varies by location, and bp pulse publishes its pricing approach and live rates per site in its app rather than one national figure. The interesting wrinkle is time-of-use (ToU) pricing, which bp pulse has introduced at selected sites: you pay a different rate depending on the time of day, split into peak and off-peak windows.

As a reported example from one NSW site, weekdays 7am to 10pm cost about 60 cents per kWh, while nights and weekends dropped to about 50 cents per kWh. That 10-cent spread is worth organising around if you charge regularly: a 50 kWh charge costs $5 less off-peak.

ToU pricing isn’t everywhere; many sites still run a flat rate. Treat these numbers as a mid-2026 guide and check the app for your site’s live pricing before you plug in.

In dollar terms, a typical 50 kWh top-up runs about $30 at the peak rate in that example and $25 off-peak. Stack the AGL discount on the off-peak window and the same charge drops to around $22, which starts to rival the cheaper ultra-rapid sites on any network. If your routine allows charging after 10pm or on weekends, bp pulse rewards it more directly than most Australian networks do.

How do you pay?

bp pulse is one of the more flexible networks on payment. Your options:

The bp pulse app, with a saved credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.
A bp pulse card.
Contactless payment.

That last point matters. Several Australian networks are app-only, which is fine until your phone is flat or the mobile coverage is poor. Having a tap-to-pay fallback is a genuine plus. For the broader rundown of how charging payments work across networks, see our guide to paying for public EV charging.

What speeds and plugs will you find?

bp pulse sites carry DC fast chargers rated at up to 75, 150 or 300 kW depending on the location. A 300 kW unit will charge most capable EVs from low to 80 per cent in 20 to 30 minutes; a 75 kW unit suits a longer meal stop. The app lists each site’s charger ratings.

Plug-wise, chargers are fitted with CCS2 or CHAdeMO. CCS2 covers nearly every EV sold new in Australia; the CHAdeMO leads are good news for older Leaf and early import owners who are running out of compatible fast chargers elsewhere.

What discounts are available?

Two standing offers as of mid-2026:

Offer	Saving	Who qualifies
AGL partnership	6c/kWh	AGL electricity customers who link accounts
Uber partnership	Up to 8c/kWh	Uber drivers, scaled by Uber Pro status

Both require signing up through the respective programs rather than applying automatically. If you’re an AGL customer who fast-charges weekly, the 6-cent discount adds up to real money over a year.

bp pulse vs Ampol AmpCharge: the servo showdown

bp pulse’s most direct competitor is Ampol’s AmpCharge network, which runs a similar playbook: DC fast chargers at fuel station forecourts and shopping centres. The quick comparison:

	bp pulse	Ampol AmpCharge
Size	250+ charge points	Around 90 DC sites
Speeds	Up to 300 kW	Up to 400 kW at some Sydney sites
Payment	App, card or contactless	Ampol app (pay-as-you-go)
Pricing	Varies; ToU at some sites	Around 69c/kWh at many sites

Both are credible top-up and road-trip options rather than complete charging solutions; neither yet matches Chargefox or Evie for coverage. We’ve covered Ampol’s network in detail in our AmpCharge guide.

Is bp pulse worth adding to your apps?

If you drive the east coast, yes. Servo sites are easy to find, open around the clock, lit and staffed where possible, and the payment flexibility removes a common failure point. The network is still mid-build, so don’t plan a remote trip around bp pulse alone, but as one of two or three charging apps on your phone it earns its place, especially if you qualify for the AGL or Uber discounts.