Clenergy EV Now Supports BP Pulse Charge Points: Keep Your EV Infrastructure Running
BP Pulse's Strategic Retreat from Workplace and Buyer-Funded Networks
In a significant shift that has sent ripples through the UK's EV charging landscape, BP Pulse has announced two major strategic withdrawals from the commercial charging market. In July 2025, BP Pulse confirmed its exit from the workplace charging market to refocus on consumer charging hubs and rapid charger networks. More critically for many charge point owners, BP Pulse announced ending support for its buyer-funded public network on 31st December 2025.
This decision leaves thousands of charge point owners across the UK facing an urgent deadline. As BP Pulse confirmed in their communication to customers, chargers will need to switch to another public network provider before the 31st December deadline to maintain functionality.
For those managing BP Pulse infrastructure—from workplace depots to public charging networks—the clock is ticking. But there's a solution.
The Hidden Challenge: BP's Proprietary Protocol Legacy
What makes this transition particularly complex is a technical issue that many charge point owners may not even be aware of: most of BP Pulse's assets do not appear to use the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), making it difficult for other fleets or suppliers to easily update or maintain the original infrastructure.
Understanding the OCPP vs. Proprietary Protocol Problem
The Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is the industry standard that allows any charge point to communicate with any charge point management system (CPMS), regardless of manufacturer. It's the difference between owning a smartphone that can switch networks freely versus being locked to a single carrier forever.
BP Pulse's charging infrastructure—particularly units deployed over the past decade under the Chargemaster and BP Chargemaster brands—largely utilizes BP's proprietary communication protocol rather than open OCPP standards. This means when BP withdraws support, these charge points can't simply be "switched" to another platform the way OCPP-compliant units can.
While BP Pulse has pledged to maintain service and warranties for existing workplace chargers, the move has triggered concerns about business continuity and the limitations of older, proprietary systems. One unnamed fleet manager told Fleet News that fleets must take BP at their word that service levels will be maintained, noting if you're relying on this infrastructure to operate your electric fleet, uncertainty about ongoing support becomes a significant risk.
A Decade of BP Charging Infrastructure Deployment
To understand the scale of this challenge, it's worth examining how BP Pulse built its network over the past decade.
Since Chargemaster's founding in 2008 and subsequent acquisition by BP in 2018 for £130 million, the company aggressively deployed charging infrastructure across the UK. From 2015 onwards, BP entities secured major public sector contracts worth over £48 million, installing more than 1,500 charge points for clients including:
- Police Scotland: £21 million contract for 1,000+ charge points across 265 locations
- Transport for London: Part of an £18 million rapid charging framework
- Scottish Ambulance Service: 69 sites Scotland-wide
- Multiple local authorities: Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Warwickshire, and others
Beyond public sector work, BP Pulse deployed thousands of workplace charging points at commercial depots, logistics hubs, and corporate facilities nationwide. Almost 60,000 workplace charging points have been installed through the Government's grant funding scheme since 2016, with BP Pulse capturing a significant market share during this period.
These installations span the full range of BP Pulse's product line:
- 7kW and 22kW AC chargers for overnight and workplace charging
- UC50 50kW rapid DC chargers for depot and public charging
- 150kW ultra-fast DC chargers for high-turnover locations
Many of these units were installed between 2015 and 2021—precisely when BP's proprietary protocol was the standard, before wider OCPP adoption became mandatory in UK government grant schemes.
The Solution: Expert Protocol Migration to Clenergy EV's Platform
Here's the critical insight that many charge point owners don't realize: migrating BP Pulse's proprietary protocol charge points to a new platform is technically possible—but requires specialized expertise that only a handful of UK providers possess.
Working with Our BP Specialist Partner
Following thousands of successful EV Box charge point migrations, Clenergy EV has now partnered with one of the UK's leading specialists capable of converting BP's proprietary protocol charge points to connect with our OCPP-compliant Charge Point Management System.
This isn't a simple software switch—it requires:
- Deep technical knowledge of BP's proprietary communication protocols
- Access to BP's backend systems to coordinate the communications redirect
- Firmware expertise to enable OCPP communication where units support it
- Custom integration work for units requiring protocol translation
Working alongside our trusted BP specialist partner, Clenergy EV is already managing BP Pulse charge points, from 7kW and 22kW AC units to UC50 50kW rapid chargers and 150kW ultra-fast units on our advanced Charge Point Management System.
This capability, combining Clenergy EV's robust CPMS platform with our BP specialist partner's protocol expertise, positions us uniquely in the UK market for BP Pulse migrations.
Understanding Your BP Pulse Hardware: What Can Be Migrated?
Not all charge points branded "BP Pulse" or "BP Chargemaster" are created equal. Understanding what you actually have is the first step.
BP/Chargemaster Manufactured Units (Proprietary Protocol)
These are the units that require our specialist migration service:
- Chargemaster/BP Chargemaster 7kW and 22kW AC units: Post-mounted and wall-mounted workplace chargers deployed across thousands of UK sites from 2010-2020
- UC50 50kW rapid chargers: BP's signature rapid charging units, distinctive blue and white design, deployed extensively at public and fleet locations
- 150kW ultra-fast DC chargers: BP Pulse's latest generation rapid chargers
These units were designed to communicate exclusively with BP's backend platform. Without specialized intervention, they will cease functioning when BP withdraws support.
Third-Party Manufactured Units (Already OCPP-Compliant)
Importantly, not every charge point with BP Pulse branding requires migration. During BP's expansion, they also deployed charge points manufactured by:
- ABB: Terra series DC fast chargers
- Vestel: EVC series AC and DC chargers
- Other OCPP-compliant manufacturers
Many of these third-party units were already OCPP-compliant and simply connected to BP's platform as a backend service provider. If you have these units, they're already compatible with Clenergy EV's platform and require only standard OCPP migration—a much simpler process.
How to identify what you have: Check your charger's serial number and model information (usually on a label on the unit). If you're unsure, contact us with your charger details and we'll identify whether you need specialist protocol migration or standard OCPP migration.
The Migration Process: What to Expect
Using your charger serial number(s) and charger type(s), we'll coordinate the switch directly with BP Pulse to redirect your charger communications - with no fee from BP for facilitating the transfer.
Step-by-Step Migration
1. Initial Assessment (Week 1)
- Provide us with your charger serial numbers and models
- We identify which units require specialist protocol migration versus standard OCPP migration
- We provide a clear migration timeline and any associated costs
2. Backend Coordination (Week 2-3)
- Our BP specialist partner coordinates directly with BP Pulse's technical team
- Communications protocols are redirected from BP's servers to Clenergy EV's platform
- For proprietary protocol units, firmware updates or protocol translation layers are deployed
3. Platform Integration (Week 3-4)
- Your chargers are connected to Clenergy EV's Charge Point Management System
- All existing charge point functionality is preserved and enhanced
- Payment processing, access control, and reporting are configured
4. Testing and Go-Live (Week 4)
- Comprehensive testing of all charge point functions
- Driver-facing payment and access systems validated
- Zero-downtime cutover to ensure continuous service
Whether you're operating Charge Place Scotland infrastructure, managing workplace charging, or running a public network, we ensure zero downtime during migration - keeping your electric vehicle charging services active and fully supported well beyond 2025.
What You Gain: Beyond Just Survival
Migration to Clenergy EV isn't just about keeping your charge points operational—it's an opportunity to upgrade to a truly open, future-proof platform.
Continued Revenue Generation
Your units will gain access to our platform with continued communication protocol support, allowing you to maintain public network revenue generation, payment processing, and full operational control.
Open Standards for the Future
Unlike BP's proprietary system, Clenergy EV's platform is built on open OCPP standards. This means:
- No vendor lock-in: Your infrastructure works with any OCPP-compliant charger
- Multi-vendor flexibility: Add charge points from any manufacturer to your network
- Future-proof: As technology evolves, you're not dependent on a single supplier's roadmap
- Market competition: Open standards drive better pricing and innovation
Enhanced Functionality
Our platform provides advanced features that enhance your charging infrastructure:
- Dynamic load management: Maximize site capacity without expensive electrical upgrades
- Flexible pricing structures: Different rates for staff, visitors, and public users
- Comprehensive reporting: Detailed insights on usage, revenue, and site profitability
- Remote diagnostics: Fix issues without expensive site visits
- 24/7 driver support: Dedicated helplines keep your users happy and reduce operational burden
- UK-specific development: Built for British regulations, energy pricing, and employment law—not a translated global platform
Proven Track Record
Clenergy EV manages charge points for many of the UK's biggest companies and public organisations including the NHS, Police, Fire and Rescue, as well as government bodies across the UK. With Clenergy EV's high level of certifications from ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 through to framework places on Crown Commercial Service's EV Infrastructure framework and G-Cloud, you couldn't be in safer hands.
We've already successfully migrated thousands of EV Box charge points following similar network transitions. The BP Pulse migration, delivered through our partnership with a leading BP specialist, builds on this proven expertise in complex protocol migrations.
The Deadline is Real: Why You Must Act Now
BP Pulse's announcement ending support for its buyer-funded public network on 31st December 2025 isn't a suggestion—it's a hard deadline.
After 31st December 2025:
- Your charge points will stop communicating with any backend system
- Payment processing will cease if integrated through BP's systems
- Driver access systems will fail (RFID, app-based authentication)
- You'll have no visibility into charger status, usage, or faults
- Revenue generation stops for public networks
- Fleet charging becomes manual without smart charging controls
Limited Migration Capacity
Here's a reality many charge point owners don't realize: the number of specialists capable of migrating BP's proprietary protocol charge points is extremely limited. Our BP specialist partner's technical expertise in BP's proprietary systems, combined with Clenergy EV's robust CPMS platform, creates a migration capability that few others in the UK market can match.
With potentially thousands of charge points requiring migration before the deadline, migration capacity will become constrained as we approach December 2025. Organizations that wait until Q4 2025 may find themselves unable to secure migration services in time.
We're already seeing early inquiries from major fleet operators and charge place scotland operators who recognize the urgency.
Special Considerations for Charge Place Scotland
If you're operating BP Pulse charge points as part of the Charge Place Scotland network, this deadline has additional implications.
Charge Place Scotland mandates operational charge points as part of local authority commitments. Whether you're operating Charge Place Scotland infrastructure, managing workplace charging, or running a public network, we ensure zero downtime during migration.
Clenergy EV already manages Charge Place Scotland infrastructure and understands the compliance requirements. We'll ensure your migration maintains your CPS obligations without interruption.
Take Action Today: Secure Your Charging Infrastructure's Future
Don't let your charging infrastructure go dark on New Year's Eve. The BP Pulse deadline is real, the technical challenges are significant, and specialist migration capacity is limited.
Next Steps
- Inventory your charge points: Gather serial numbers and model information for all BP Pulse-branded chargers
- Contact Clenergy EV: Reach out to our team for a no-obligation assessment
- Receive your migration plan: We'll identify which units need specialist protocol migration and provide a clear timeline
- Book your migration slot: Secure your place in the migration schedule before capacity fills
Don't wait until the deadline - contact us today to discuss your specific EV charging needs and secure your charger's future.
