bp pulse breaks ground on 24 bay EV charging hub at Melbourne Airport for 2026 completion
By Eve
bp pulse has started construction on a 24 bay electric vehicle charging hub at Melbourne Airport in Australia, scheduled to open in 2026. The site will feature a mix of 150kW and 300kW chargers, two accessible bays, drive through bays for larger vehicles, a bathroom and a canopy. The project forms part of bp pulse's national network expansion, building on over 41,000 charging bays the company operates globally since beginning its Australian rollout in 2022.
Why it matters
Airport precincts serve high utilisation fleets including rideshare, rental and shuttle operators, making this a strategic location for public fast charging infrastructure. The hub's mix of 150kW and 300kW chargers and drive through bays signals design tailored to commercial vehicle operations alongside private motorists.
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- Original title
- “bp pulse to Build 24-Bay EV Charging Hub at Melbourne Airport”
- Published
- 6 April 2026 (date approximate)
- Updated
- 22 September 2026
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- EV Charging
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- Australia
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- bp pulse · Melbourne Airport
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