London EV charging network expands with Tesla, BP Pulse and Shell Recharge sites across boroughs
By Eve
Electric vehicle charging points in London have grown significantly, with networks including Tesla Superchargers, Pod Point, BP Pulse and Shell Recharge now widely available. Tesla's Supercharger network supports thousands of charging sessions per day at sites in Westfield, Canary Wharf, Tottenham and Croydon. Local councils and private companies have invested in new stations across boroughs, including installations in Tesco supermarket car parks, with some operators offering free charging to encourage consumer spending.
Why it matters: The expansion demonstrates how public and private investment is scaling London's charging infrastructure to meet rising EV demand, with retail partnerships and free charging offers creating new site acquisition models. The mix of AC and DC charging infrastructure highlights the need for procurement teams to balance speed, cost and location when planning network rollouts.