The hotel industry finds itself amid the electric vehicle (EV) revolution as many EV drivers prefer to charge overnight, especially while travelling. A recent JD Power study has proven this, showing that 19% of hotel guests now require EV charging.
Through EV+, hotels can meet consumer demand for EV charging and do it with no effort and at the lowest cost in the industry.
Meeting Consumer Demand
Demand for EV chargers has risen significantly over the last 2-3 years with the rise in adoption of EVs. Installing charging systems will realize a competitive advantage as studies have shown that EV charging is the #2 search term when booking a hotel. Hotels will also reap benefits of being more environmentally conscious as there is a 16% hotel price lift at sale for “green buildings”. Installing EV chargers can also help hotels earn LEED points or carbon credits. Not only will hotels acquire an additional revenue stream from the charging or valet fees, but they will also see an increase in overall revenue as 61% of EV drivers show they will pay more to stay at hotels with charging.
By 2030, EV adoption is projected to reach 40% of new car sales, meaning demand for EV chargers will continue to rise. EV+ will enable hotels to meet this future demand by installing and owning all additional infrastructure and chargers for system expansion. Installing EV chargers on their properties will enable hotels today and, in the future, to meet this rapidly rising demand for what is now considered a standard amenity.
Effortless Implementation
Many hotel owners, developers, and management companies have been hesitant to install EV chargers due to the additional effort involved in managing the design, installation, operation, and maintenance. EV+ provides a completely outsourced service that handles these complex issues. This is a model the hotel industry is already familiar with, as they commonly outsource services like property management, parking, laundry, etc.
Cost-Effective
Another major reason industry stakeholders have been hesitant is the high upfront cost of installing EV charging systems. EV+ is able to offer the most cost-effective solution on the market. EV+ provides the charging equipment, installation, engineering, and project management all completely free of charge. If extra infrastructure costs are needed, EV+ partners with installation providers who offer rates far below market price that hotels could contract with. EV+ also assists with handling the complicated applications for grants and rebates to lower costs even further. In summary, EV+ delivers major benefits to the hotel industry by providing the most affordable way to install EV charging systems on their properties.
Conclusion
For hotels, investing in EV charging pays dividends through meeting guest demands, driving additional revenue, being environmentally conscious, and staying competitive. With EV+, that effort and investment is minimized. We make going electric simple, fast, and worry-free for hotels focused on their bottom line.
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