Parking
With over 16,000 parking spaces on the NEC campus, parking at bp pulse LIVE is convenient. We offer a range of options, including EV park and charge, priority, and standard parking, and pre-booking online saves you money.
Parking Options
Standard parking
Thousands of spaces are available across the NEC site. Pre-booking online saves you money.
Accessible parking
Designated spaces are available for visitors with disabilities. For more information, please visit our Accessibility page.
Motorcycle parking
Free in all NEC car parks (excluding Express car parks).
Bicycle parking
Free bicycle parking is available near the bp pulse LIVE entrance. Please bring your own lock.
EV charge and park
Choose to charge your EV before, during or after a show. See below for more information
bp pulse EV charging options
There are 180 bp pulse EV charge points at the bp pulse Gigahub™ located in NEC East Car Park 3. Choose ultrafast 300kW DC charge points or 7kW AC chargers - ideal for longer stays.
Ultrafast charge & priority parking upgrade
Ultrafast charge at the bp pulse Gigahub™ before a gig and upgrade from standard to priority parking at no extra cost. You’ll park closer to the arena for a shorter walking distance and quicker drive out. This parking option is only available for evening performances and requires a minimum charge of 10kW charging prices here. Pre-book ‘ultrafast charge & priority parking’ now.
EV park and charge with fst 7kW charging
Our pre-bookable NEC EV Park and Charge offers 150 points for 7kW charging, including additional designated accessible bays, giving you peace of mind that you’re charged before you leave. These 7kW AC charge points are ideal for those longer stays. Parking charges apply; select NEC EV Park and Charge.
EV charging at bp pulse Gigahub™
Located in NEC Car Park East 3, the bp pulse Gigahub™ is one of the UK's largest EV charging hubs, with 30 ultra-fast and 150 fast charge points, allowing 180 EVs to charge simultaneously.
bp pulse app
Download the bp pulse app to find available EV chargers across the UK, filter by speed and connector type, and manage your charging activity.
Important Information
- We are a cashless venue. All parking payments must be made by credit/debit card or smartphone. Parking is usually available to book 3 months before the event.
- On arrival at the NEC, follow the electronic signs to your event's designated car park.
- Visitors parked in a Resorts World Birmingham car park must pay within Resorts World.