Sorégies, an energy company based in Poitiers, Vienne, is acquiring all of BP's electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in France. This acquisition includes 32 operational BP Pulse charging sites with over 600 charging points, as well as 14 sites currently under development, which will add nearly 200 more charging points. The deal, expected to be completed by the end of the year, was announced in a joint statement from Sorégies and BP on September 23. The acquisition is a major step in Sorégies' broader strategy to expand its presence in the French energy market. The company, which calls itself the fourth-largest energy provider in France for electricity, has committed to an investment plan totaling 1.5 billion euros by 2030, with over 100 million euros specifically allocated to electric mobility. By acquiring BP's charging network, Sorégies aims to strengthen its footprint at motorway locations and large commercial sites. This move also positions the company to enter the Top 10 of fast charging operators in France, based on the number of charging points. Sorégies already operates over 1,000 charging points in the Vienne and Indre departments, and the newly acquired stations will be managed under its Alterna énergie brand. This brand previously acquired the French operations of the Swedish energy company Vattenfall at the start of this year. The expansion is part of a broader national effort to boost EV infrastructure. France has set a goal of having 400,000 public EV charging points by 2030, including those at municipal stations, gas stations, and public parking lots. As of July, the country had already surpassed 200,000 installed points, with nearly 15,000 new points added since the beginning of the year. Sorégies' acquisition is expected to contribute significantly to this national target, helping to support the growing adoption of electric vehicles across the country.