RE: return to US retail market13 Jul 2021 19:10
So BP buys out PE partner in Thorntons chain in bet on growth in EV charging and convenience sales.
With BP spaffing millions on EV charging stations around the world here is my question.
At present, if you have a petrol or diesel vehicle you have to pull up on a forecourt, fill up, grab some convenience food on the way to the cashier. No option ( apart from the munchies ).
With the progress and improvement of electric vehicle's batteries meaning ever increasing mileage before recharging is required currently 300, 400 but soon to be new generation batteries of 500 miles plus, how many EVs will need BP's EV forecourts also with every other forecourt competing for your EV charge fee. Surely, most EV owners will either charge at home once a week, month or longer with charging points in streets, workplaces, retail parks for others who do not have the ability to charge at home.
This investment reminds me of the unfortunate who invested in video rental shops just as sky movies became available, the investment in long poles with knockers on the end just as alarm clocks were available and the man who backs his life savings on betamax technology.
Have I got this wrong ?