# bp pulse — EV charging on the go

> EV charging network locator and management app. (iPhone/iPad app by BP p.l.c..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bp-pulse/id1515768723 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BP p.l.c.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650531847)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.51/5 from 17,122 App Store ratings · 104 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2020-06-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bp-pulse/id1515768723/reviews.md

## What is bp pulse?

Get energy effortlessly when you’re charging on the go with the bp pulse app. 
 
Our network is one of the Uk’s largest – with more than 9,000 EV charging points.
 
Register on the app and upgrade to a bp pulse subscription to:
•	Unlock your special free offer, 1 month free subscription*
•	Pay 20% less** than when you Pay as You Go with our best on the go charging tariff. 
•	Order a bp pulse charge card if you’d prefer a different way to start your charge. 
 
Or register as a free Pay as You Go user and simply add a payment card within the app wallet to get started. 
 
Both Subscribers and Pay as You Go users can use the app too: 
•	Start and stop a charge
•	Save your favourite charging points on our live map
•	Find available electric vehicle charging stations 
•	Filter by connector type and kW speed
•	Check charging history and download VAT receipts
 
Whether you’re shopping for groceries, travelling or staying in a hotel – plug in, power up and go with the bp pulse app. 
  
* Subscription is £7.85 a month collected via your chosen payment card from the second month. T&Cs of the network apply. 
**Pay on average 20% less than Contactless rates when using chargers on our standard price tariffs within the bp pulse network as available here. Savings vary by charger type (Fast = 25%, Rapid = 20%, UFC = 19% less). Rates & average subscriber savings are subject to change. 
 bp’s here for your travel needs – mostly with petrol and diesel – but bp pulse already has over 3,000 rapid and ultra-fast charging points.

## Key features

- Locate EV charging stations
- Start and stop charging
- Save favorite charging points
- Filter by connector type and speed
- View charging history
- Subscription and pay-as-you-go options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 104)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bp-pulse/id1515768723/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Expensive vs Tesla

*2026-08-29, version 4.25.0*

The charging is expensive almost like don’t wanna switch to electric

### 1/5 — I'd give it -1 stars if I could

*2026-08-29, version 4.25.0*

Worst ever charging experience by a long, long distance.

The headline on the app listing says "Get energy effortlessly..."

Here's my experience. Effortless? I'll let you be the judge of that?
Get energy? Absolutely not. All its done is drain my energy and my bank account.

Charger doesn't accept contactless.
Took ages to set up my account.
No support for Apple Pay.
Had to use my own charging cable.
Then BP took a hold of £60 - yes £60 - of my money. Who knows how long until they release that hold...
Then it failed to start charging. Retried several times without success.
Oh and I'd already paid £4.50 to park my car...

Absolute disgrace.

Let's see what BP's profits look like this year in return for providing this service...

I'll go do my shopping and then drive to the Tesla charging station a couple of miles away. 1 tap, £20 hold, and a whole lot cheaper per kWh.

### 3/5 — Apple wallet

*2026-08-25, version 4.25.0*

Why can’t i add the bp puld card to apple wallet? Costa, tesco, nandos, banks etc all do it can’t bebthat hard save us from carrying in wallet please

### 2/5 — Account login

*2026-08-23, version 4.24.0*

Existing Phone number and email address won’t work together. Says I have an account with existing email already. Won’t give me the option to login to account with existing email. Stuffing around attempting. Try to add credit card to new account. Credit card won’t add to account with unclear issue. Stupid app…I just want to charge my car

### 1/5 — Impossible to login

*2026-08-21, version 4.24.0*

It is impossible to log into this app. 
Once the credentials are entered, it accepts them but takes you back to the login page. 
Raised the issue with support a few days ago and a ticket was raised but have heard nothing further.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-08-07, version 4.23.0*

App just freezes on the “customise bp pulse app” page. None of the entry boxes, check boxes or button do anything

### 1/5 — Terrible chargers terrible customer services

*2026-08-06, version 4.23.0*

Avoid. Billed three times by Octopus for failed charging sessions. Contacted BP support who told me to just use credit card. Tried to charge again and charger did not work but still took £20. Octopus returned their charges after 3 days automatically. Still waiting for BP to, has now processed as a charge despite charging session and no receipt of transaction and no customer support via telephone, only email but they advise try and get your bank to organise a refund as we cannot seem to trace the transaction.

### 1/5 — Completely unfit for purpose

*2026-08-04, version 4.23.0*

Simply doesn’t work on any level. Aside from looking like a student project (from the year before they learn about “user journeys”) the app is incapable of setting up an account (despite requiring ALL your personal details - it just gets randomly stuck and won’t take any inputs) and worse - it also can’t manage to start a charge, which is the apps only and entire purpose. Also you can’t pay using apple pay. Needs redesigning again from the ground up or, ideally, all BP chargers replaced by competitors

### 2/5 — App not working

*2026-08-04, version 4.23.0*

I have been trying to use the app for over 2 months now and it is just bugging out I had £20 free credits but can’t look to see if there is any left

### 1/5 — App is broken

*2026-08-02, version 4.23.0*

I have reported this to BP and got no response. I can’t log into the app as it seems to be stuck on some form of start up loop so I can’t even register. I’m a disabled driver and have a mobility subscription to BP which I’m unable to use. A company the size of BP should be able to sort out a simple looping problem on the app, no deleting and re down loading doesn’t fix it, neither does rebooting the phone. BP get this sorted please and stop ignoring customer emails

## Frequently asked questions about bp pulse

### What is bp pulse?

bp pulse is an app that helps you find and use electric vehicle charging stations. It offers access to one of the UK's largest networks with over 9,000 charging points.

### How much does a bp pulse subscription cost?

A bp pulse subscription costs £7.85 per month, starting from the second month. The first month is offered free as a special introductory offer.

### Can I use bp pulse without a subscription?

Yes, you can register as a free Pay as You Go user. Simply add a payment card within the app wallet to get started and pay for charging as you use it.

### How much can I save with a bp pulse subscription?

Subscribers pay on average 20% less than Contactless rates with our best on-the-go charging tariff. Savings vary by charger type, with Fast chargers offering 25% less, Rapid chargers 20% less, and UFC chargers 19% less.

### What features does the bp pulse app offer?

The app allows you to start and stop a charge, save favorite charging points on a live map, find available charging stations, filter by connector type and kW speed, and check your charging history.

### Is bp pulse available on multiple platforms?

The provided data does not specify platform availability, but it is a mobile application. Users can typically find such apps on both iOS and Android app stores.

### How often is bp pulse updated?

The latest version of bp pulse is 4.21.1, last updated on June 22, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule, ensuring the app remains current.

### What is the age rating for bp pulse?

bp pulse has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children aged 4 and above, with no mature content concerns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.25.0 — 2026-08-25

What's New
This update includes improvements to make getting started and charging even easier:
- Streamlined bp pulse charge card ordering
- Improved registration experience
- Enhanced app performance, reliability and security

Update now to enjoy the latest improvements.

### 4.24.0 — 2026-08-11

What's New:
Improved charger search, charger identification, map navigation, onboarding experience, and app stability, plus a range of bug fixes and performance improvements to make charging easier and more reliable.

### 4.23.0 — 2026-07-28

This release includes additional accessibility improvements to make the app easier to use for everyone, plus some bugs fixes to make your experience smoother. Happy charging!

### 4.22.1 — 2026-07-16

This release includes bug fixes to make your experience smoother. Happy charging!

### 4.22.0 — 2026-07-14

This release includes bug fixes to make your experience smoother. Happy charging!

## More apps by BP p.l.c.

- [Aral pulse](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aral-pulse/id6476768557)
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All apps by BP p.l.c.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1650531847

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*
