·    M&S Shoreham-by-Sea is the third M&S store to unveil an ultra-fast and rapid charging hub  for customers
·    Eight charging bays available outside the store for easy electric vehicle charging while shopping
·    Rollout is part of M&S and bp pulse’s plans to launch a number of hubs across its stores in the UK

28th October 2024: bp pulse electric charging hub is now open at M&S Shoreham-by-Sea store, offering a convenient one stop shop and charge for electric vehicle shoppers in West Sussex.

The charging hub brings together eight individual EV charging bays – two ultra-fast 150kW and six rapid 50kW - allowing visitors to charge while they shop for their M&S favourites. 

The launch is the third of a number of hubs to be rolled out to M&S stores across the UK. M&S and bp first teamed up in 2005 when the first M&S Food store opened at a bp retail site. bp pulse charging bays are now available at over 150 bp retail sites - with an M&S convenience store.

In line with its Plan A commitment, M&S is targeting becoming a net zero business across its value chain and operations by 2040.

Michael Spencer, Store Manager at M&S Shoreham-by-Sea said: “It’s fantastic to be one of the first M&S stores in the UK to offer a bp pulse charging hub. We’ve seen more and more of our customers driving electric cars so now we’ll be able to make shopping all that bit easier by providing a convenient charging spot while customers stock up on those all-important M&S essentials! We’re so excited for customers to start using it.”

Sacha Berendji, Director of Operations at M&S, said: “Investing in our stores to make them bigger, better, brighter destinations for the broadest range of customers, including more family shoppers, is a key part of our strategy to Reshape M&S for Growth. EV charging will become an increasingly important part of the store offer. The new Shoreham-by-the-Sea hub includes ultra-fast charge points, making it quick and convenient for customers to charge while they shop. It's also an important part of our Plan A roadmap to Net Zero by 2040."

Valerio Ferro, General Manager at bp pulse UK, said: “The opening of our EV charging hub at the M&S store in Shoreham-by-Sea is a great addition to our strategic rollout programme. This is a fantastic option for M&S shoppers, enabling them to top up their EV battery in the same time it takes them to enjoy shopping in a brilliant retail destination. Convenience is a very important part of our aim to develop the UK’s best on-the-go charging network, and this is a compelling example of how we’re offering fast and reliable EV charging where it is convenient for our customers.”

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