The companies will collaborate using Hertz locations and BP’s electric vehicle charging business.
BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging business of BP, formerly known as British Petroleum, announced plans to build a network of large EV fast-charging hubs to serve ride-hailing and taxi fleets at major airports and other high-traffic locations in the U.S.
In a bid to normalize EVs for everyone, BP Pulse and Hertz announced on Sep 27, 2022 to develop a national network of EV charging stations at Hertz locations, which would serve Hertz EV customers, taxi and ride-share drivers and the general public.
BP looks to expand its global network of chargers to 100,000 by 2030, the company said in a press release. Hertz wants one-quarter of its fleet to be electric by the end of 2024, according to the September announcement.
Uber drivers can rent an electric vehicle from Hertz, and Uber offers other incentives for drivers to switch to EVs. Lyft is also helping drivers convert to EVs, aiming for 100% electric vehicles across the Lyft platform by 2030.
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