In a move set to electrify the transportation sector in Australia, leading UK-based EV infrastructure provider bp pulse and Australia's largest electricity generator AGL Energy (ASX:AGL) have entered a three-year partnership aiming to encourage and facilitate a faster transition to electric vehicles in the country.
This partnership will leverage AGL's well-established home charging infrastructure and bp pulse's expansive public charging network to develop products and services for EV drivers that make charging simple and affordable.
The joint effort will serve to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles across Australia, with customers enrolled in AGL's new EV home energy plan, set to launch in July, standing to gain the most immediate benefits.
Beyond simply enhancing the charging infrastructure, the companies are also committed to exploring and developing public charging stations powered by renewable energy, signalling a concerted push towards a more sustainable future in the automotive industry.
“Fast and convenient”
bp pulse Asia-Pacific vice president Sujay Sharma said bp and AGL planned to continue developing on-the-go charging, energy and mobility offers for customers.
“We’re putting the customer at the heart of our strategy; installing a fast and convenient EV charging network in key metropolitan and regional locations across Australia and now, through this agreement, eligible AGL customers can take advantage of special rates to charge with bp pulse in New South Wales.”
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— bp Australia (@bp_Australia) June 15, 2023
Reduce carbon emissions.
As Australia grapples with the global shift towards cleaner energy, this partnership stands as a significant stride in supporting that transition.
By fostering EV adoption, bp pulse and AGL are also contributing to the wider goal of reducing carbon emissions, thus making a tangible impact on the national and global climate change front.
AGL chief customer officer Jo Egan said the agreement with bp pulse aligned with AGL’s focus on supporting the electrification of the way customers live, work and move and AGL would collaborate with bp pulse to create other compelling offers for customers.
“The agreement aligns with AGL’s focus on supporting the electrification of transportation in Australia, enabling the shift to an electric vehicle to be easy for our customers.
We are looking to build a seamless charging experience for electric vehicle drivers to help ensure charging is simple, accessible, and affordable – whether that is at home or on the go.
“The agreement recognises the pivotal role we play in shaping Australia’s future.
“As we transition to a low-carbon future, this agreement will empower our customers with innovative, sustainable and cost-effective EV charging solutions, ” Egan said
AGL and @bp_Australia #JoinTheChange for #EV drivers to access simple and affordable charging. This three-year partnership will help customers on their #electrification and #decarbonisation journey.— AGL (@AGLEnergy) June 15, 2023