Why Leading Hotels Need EV Charging Stations

Electric vehicles are reshaping the way hotels welcome travelers. Once a luxury perk, EV charging has become an essential amenity that can boost a hotel’s brand, bookings, and revenue.

Its ultimate value, however, rests on creating seamless charging experiences that are perfectly calibrated to meet guests’ needs. The real advantage comes from delivering a smooth, well designed charging experience that fits naturally into a guest’s stay.

Enhancing a hotel stay with EV charging will:

✔ Elevate guest experiences

✔ Introduce a new revenue stream

✔ Encourage costumer loyalty

✔ Futureproof for an electric economy

✔ Attract visitors that value convenience and eco-conscious businesses

Level 2 charging stations are ideal for overnight guests, as well as visitors to conference rooms, restaurants, and spa services.

The Autel MaxiCharger AC Ultra, for example, boasts a 19.2kW maximum output for convenient charging while guests sleep or enjoy hotel amenities.

DC Fast Chargers are well-suited to hotels in high-traffic areas, such as near airports and highways, especially those that wish to offer EV charging to the general public.

These robust chargers can replenish a depleted battery to 80% in less than an hour, ensuring rapid user turnover and a steady revenue through charging fees.

Our top pick for hotels is the Autel MaxiCharger DC series: high performing, stylish yet powerful EV chargers with up to 640kW output.

To learn more about guest charging habits, we selected a hotel located in the busy downtown core of a city in Quebec.

Since installing ten Level 2 Hypercharge charging stations, the hotel has delivered 850,000 kilometres in driving distance to its guests. It recoups its electricity and operational costs through a charging rate of $0.30 per kilowatt-hour.

Using data from Quantev™ Operations Suite, our leading-edge cloud-based site control and analytics platform, we generated the following profile of a typical charging session at our sample hotel.

*Estimate based on 4 kms per kW for Tesla Model 3.

Hypercharge’s experts work with trusted electrical contractors to identify potential locations for chargers that balance visibility, guest convenience, aesthetics, and cost effectiveness.

We assess existing electrical infrastructure and provide in-depth guidance on any necessary upgrades, as well as the best design, equipment, and software for the hotel’s needs.

At one prominent hotel in downtown Toronto, for example, Hypercharge Level 2 charging stations are installed in well-lit premium parking stalls close to the garage’s main entrance and exits.

The goal was to ensure the chargers would be among the first features guests see when they arrive, improving convenience while reinforcing the property’s commitment to offering modern amenities.

EV charging enhances a hotel’s brand as a business that’s highly attentive to its guests’ needs, increases visibility through EV charging apps, and creates opportunities to earn direct revenue through charging fees.

Harnessing the customization capabilities of Quantev™ Operations Suite, hotels can divide users into different groups with specified charging rates. These might include:

• Complimentary or discounted charging fees bundled into the room rate or with other services
• Customized charging rates for hotel staff and the general public
• Dynamic pricing that corresponds with the local utility’s electricity rates during on- and off-peak hours.

With the middleware platform Eevion™ Integrated Charging, hotels can integrate the Hypercharge EV Charging Network into loyalty program apps, linking EV charging with points rewards and promotions to bring guests back time and time again.