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Exclusive charging discounts for eligible Contact Energy electricity customers

Man drinking coffee beside a red electric car at an EV charging station.
We've teamed up with Contact Energy (Contact) to make electric vehicle (EV) charging more accessible for Kiwi drivers. As an eligible Contact Energy electricity customer, you'll receive a free bp charge partner subscription plan and access to exclusive charging discounts at over 200 bp charge points across New Zealand.
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What's included?
 

Enjoy the following benefits with your bp charge partner subscription plan:

  • 70% off charging sessions¹ when you start charging between 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm (Boost Discount)
  • 10% off charging sessions¹ at all other times
  • Free bp charge partner subscription plan¹
¹Discounts are available on the first 250kWh of charging each billing month. Once 250kWh is reached, standard bp charge retail rates apply for the remainder of the billing month.

 

How does the Boost Discount work?
 

The Boost Discount applies when you start charging between:

  • 7am-9am
  • 4pm-6pm

The extra 60% Boost Discount is added on top of your 10% anytime discount, giving you 70% off your entire charging session.

Your charging session must start during a Boost Discount period for the discount to apply to the entire session.

 

How do I join?
 
  1. Be an eligible Contact Energy electricity customer.
  2. Create or sign in to your bp charge account.
  3. Link your Contact Energy and bp charge accounts using the same email address.
  4. Start charging and enjoy exclusive discounts.

 

Frequently Asked Questions
The bp charge offer benefits apply to the first 250kWh charged per billing month. Once 250kWh is reached, standard bp charge retail rates apply for the remainder of the billing month. The monthly discount limit automatically resets at the beginning of each new billing month, provided you continue to meet the eligibility requirements of the offer.
You can monitor your charging usage in the bp charge app. Your billing month starts on the date you joined your Subscription Plan and resets on the same date each month.
No. You must remain a Contact Energy electricity customer with a post-pay electricity account to continue receiving the offer benefits. If you leave Contact Energy, you will remain a bp charge customer but will no longer receive the offer benefits
New to EV charging? Here's how to get started
 
  1. Download the bp charge app
    Find available EV chargers across New Zealand with the bp charge app. It's free to download from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
  2. Find EV chargers near you
    The bp charge app lets you filter chargers by availability, connector type and charging speed. You can also save your favourite chargers to easily find them again. Alternatively, use the bp charge site locator to find your nearest charging station.
  3. Arriving at a bp charge station
    Pull into an available charging bay and park your EV. If more than one charger is available, simply choose an unused charger.
  4. Start and stop your charge using the bp charge app
    1. Open the bp charge app and enter the station ID shown on the charger.
    2. Select the correct connector for your EV in the app, then plug in to begin charging.
    3. You can also use a bp charge card to start and stop charging. Order your card through the app.
  5. Recharge while your EV charges
    While your EV powers up, grab a barista-made coffee or a tasty treat from wildbean cafe.
  6. Finishing your charge
    When you're ready to leave, stop the charge in the app or on the charger, return the cable to its holder, and you're ready to go.
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About Contact
 

Contact Energy is one of New Zealand’s biggest power companies. We’ve got over 645,000 customers using our electricity, gas, broadband, and mobile services. We run 12 power stations around the country, using geothermal, hydro, and thermal energy to keep the lights on.
 

In July 2025, we teamed up with Manawa Energy, adding another 26 power stations to our mix.

 

We’re going full speed ahead with renewable energy—investing over $2 billion in the last four years. That includes building three new geothermal stations, a large-scale battery, and a solar farm to help power Aotearoa into the future.

Still having trouble?

Our Customer Support Team is available 24/7 and can be contacted on 0800 002 788 or through email at evdriversupportNZ@bp.com

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Terms & Conditions
 

Subscription charging discounts apply to the bp charge retail price through the Contact Energy Plan at all bp charge EV charging locations for eligible Contact Energy electricity customers who have linked their bp charge account (the Offer). The Offer benefits apply to the first 250kWh charged per billing month. Once 250kWh is reached, standard bp charge retail rates apply for the remainder of the billing month. The Offer only applies to Contact Energy Plan charging discounts, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, and only one offer can be linked to your account at a time. Other fees and charges may apply. The Offer is available through the bp charge mobile app only. Available at bp charge locations only. See the bp charge app for locations. Full terms and conditions apply.

 

The Offer may be modified or withdrawn from time to time in accordance with the bp charge Offer Terms and Conditions. If you leave Contact Energy, you will remain a bp charge customer but will no longer receive the Offer benefits. bp charge accepts no responsibility in respect of any damage or loss caused through the use of, or unavailability of, bp charge equipment. Customers should review the bp charge Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.