Travelling longer distances during a holiday is normal. For holidaymakers with an electric car this was a challenge because the range was a limiting factor. Nowadays there are many fast chargers and charging stations that are placed along the larger roads. Nevertheless, most people still opt for accommodation with a charging station. Hotels with a charging station are particularly popular and this has to do with many reasons.
Hotel with charging station by far the favorite among EV holidaymakers
People who go on holiday with an electric car prefer to choose a holiday destination with a charging station. In the list of the most popular destinations, hotels are at the top and this is not surprising. It is mainly people with an EV who regularly choose a city trip or a weekend away. Often a large city or a tourist attraction is chosen, which means that there is always a hotel nearby. These are also the overnight accommodation options where you can go all year round.
Another reason for the popularity of hotels is the fact that they are often chosen as a stopover and not as a final holiday destination. Think of people who want to go to Spain or Italy with an electric car but do not feel like driving the entire distance at once. They split up the journey and often choose a hotel, mainly because they can be booked for one night. If there is also a charging station at the hotel, they know that the battery will be fully charged the next morning. In almost all cases, a complete charging stop can be skipped, which means that the travel time is shorter.
A single overnight stay or a longer stay?
The way people go on holiday differs per holidaymaker, season and even year. City trips and tours are particularly popular, but there are also many people who stay in the same hotel for a week. When you are considering installing a charging station at your hotel , it does not matter how people go on holiday. All people with an EV benefit from charging facilities at the hotel where they stay.
This is also the reason why these people, when looking for a suitable hotel, immediately look for the presence of a charging station at the accommodation (this does not only apply to hotels).
Hotels with electric charging stations score better, so make sure you're one of them
Would you like to get extra bookings for your hotel and an even better occupancy to make the figures even greener? Then investing in a charging station is one of the best ways to fill more rooms.
It is good to look at the possibilities you have, plus the number of electric cars you expect to see on average per day in your parking lot in the coming years. A single charging station will not be enough for most hotels in strategic locations, unless you opt for a charging station with a double connection and a higher maximum charging speed.
Would you like to take a look at the options you have and what the possibilities are? Then please contact us, so that we can look at your situation and budget together. Of course, you can also look around on our website yourself, where you can find the best charging stations from renowned brands including extensive specifications.
To help you get started, we have listed a number of important points for you.
- Hotels are in almost all cases equipped with a 3-phase power connection. In these cases, always choose a 3-phase charging station, so that you can offer a good charging speed.
- People who drive electric usually have their own charging cable with them. You can offer charging cables from the reception, but that is usually not necessary.
- Always make sure you have enough charging stations, paying particular attention to local laws and regulations.
- Always include a data cable when installing your charging stations, even if you do not currently want a smart charging station.
- Do you want to settle the costs? Then always choose charging stations with a back office and/or kWh meter . Of course, you can also choose to order lockable charging stations, so that you can control the use of the charging stations even better.
- Set clear rules for guests regarding unplugging the electric car when it is fully charged.
- Make sure you adjust your marketing so that all visitors can see in advance that you have a hotel with a charging station.
Order charging stations and accessories today to attract more guests
Do you also want to be listed with hotels with charging stations and attract more guests to your hotel? Then start planning today and order the charging station or charging stations you need to let people charge at your hotel. All our products are provided with a CE mark and comply with all rules and laws drawn up by the European Union, which means that they can always be used at your hotel.
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