Case Study
5 – Star Texas Urban Hotel
Approach
- EV+ worked with property management to align on best spots for charging
- Chargers placed near entrance in “2nd best” spots
- Chargers also placed with future expansion and ADA accessibility in mind
- EV+ designed 6+10 system, with 6 initial chargers and room for 10 additional as demand grows
- Installed two 80-amp (19.2 KwH) chargers to support restaurant guests with faster charging needs
- Installed four 48-amp (11.5 KwH) chargers for hotel guests
- Added 400-amp panel to support increased electrical needs
- All chargers dual-pedal mounted with cable retraction, full signage, and smart load management
- Installation done in 3 days, with nearby flower bed in-between chargers and electrical room untouched
Context
- Top 3 US hotel brand
- 5-star hotel located outside downtown of major Texas city in a high-end shopping district
- 250-key hotel with popular restaurant and coffee shop
- Hotel also popular for business conventions and business travelers
- Open-surface 350-space parking area with unassigned parking and no existing EV charging