E.ON is taking over 370 BP Pulse stations in the Netherlands. The Essent name will appear on the signs.

E.ON Drive Infrastructure announced on October 9, 2026, that it had acquired the former BP Pulse fast-charging network in the Netherlands. The deal includes 370 charging stations at 79 locations, which will operate under the Essent brand.

E.ON will remain the owner of the infrastructure and be responsible for investments, installation, operation, and maintenance of the devices. Essent will serve as the brand visible to drivers, handling sales and communications. Stations will also display the label “Operated by E.ON Drive.” The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

300 kW chargers and energy storage solutions for low-voltage connections

The majority of the acquired locations are situated at OK fuel stations located along busy routes. This represents another step in BP’s withdrawal from the Dutch fuel and charging business. The fuel stations were previously acquired by Catom, which changed their brand to OK, while the charging infrastructure is now going to E.ON Drive Infrastructure.

The network uses Alpitronic chargers that provide up to 300 kW of power. Operators claim that a suitable vehicle can reach 80% charge level in about 20 minutes. The actual time will, of course, depend on the car model, battery temperature, and charging curve.

Among the acquired sites are 17 Mega Charging Hubs. Chargers with battery storage are being installed at another 51 locations. Their built-in energy storage is charged via a connection with relatively low power, allowing them to then supply high power to the vehicle. This is a practical way to enable fast charging in areas where the electrical grid does not provide an appropriate connection.

Drivers will pay using charging cards and apps or via contactless payment cards. Existing BP Pulse customers will retain the ability to use their existing cards and apps. The companies also assure that all stations will be powered by certified green energy.

E.ON has also acquired 45 locations for additional hubs

The acquisition includes 45 secured investment locations where new fast charging hubs are set to be built in the coming years. Another 46 stations that E.ON Drive Infrastructure already owned in the Netherlands will also join Essent’s network. As a result, Essent positions itself as one of the largest public fast charging operators in the country, though this is a claim made by the company itself.

The Netherlands is not the only market where BP is divesting its mobility-related assets. In France, Sorégies is taking over more than 600 operating BP Pulse stations and nearly 200 more that are under construction. In Austria, Volenergy is purchasing 250 fuel stations along with chargers and fleet services. BP remains present in Germany’s fast charging sector through Aral Pulse.

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