This article is an
This article is an exaggeration.
The OPERATING model of Charging Stations is easily better than for gas/diesel stations. Electricity is easier and faster to distribute than liquid, and staffing ratios are much lower per Charging Station.
However, the BUSINESS model is more difficult for Charging Stations. Most EV owners can charge at home. Few ICE vehicle owners have fuel delivered to their homes, and it would be exorbitantly expensive if so.
So Charging Stations are servicing an intermittent market need.
Fuels are a continuous market need.
BP has no natural alliance partner, no hook to capture market share, doesn't usually share the proceeds with partners, and will be one of many vendors. Several other vendors have seen the listed problems and bowed out already. Good Luck BP.