Why should hotels have EV chargers for guests?

We’ve shared a guide explaining how installing quality EV chargers for hotel guests can benefit your business.

Reasons to install EV charging stations at your hotel

Inclusive for EV drivers

As the need for electric chargers increases with more EV drivers, potential hotel guests filter accommodation to see if the hotel they choose has an EV charger onsite when they visit.

Hotels can be excluded from search results without this for potential new visitors or recurring guests who have recently purchased an electric vehicle. You don’t want to risk losing bookings and visibility. 

Attract new visitors and retain existing guests

Hotels offering EV charging can attract passing electric vehicle drivers who can use hotel facilities while they charge, such as the restaurant, bar and gym.

There’s also the opportunity to incorporate paying for EV charging in premium packages for regular guests, such as corporate deals and loyalty programmes, enhancing and encouraging regular clientele to stay again.

Leaning into future necessity 

The electric car market is significantly expanding, with 19.6% of UK new car registrations in 2024. 

Installing EV chargers can help you future-proof your business, preparing for existing and new electric vehicle drivers and new or regular customers. You’re leaning into necessity, planning for what the future looks like for the EV industry.

Boost revenue and enhance reputation

EV chargers are an investment that can reciprocate for your business, creating another revenue stream. You can charge visitors for their use of electric vehicle charging during their stay, maximising your investment. Or add the EV charging to a hotel package, marketing the chargers directly to the target market.

The added amount consumers spend on food and beverages while charging their vehicle should be seen as a huge USP.

Price models hotels can use:

• Pay-as-you-go EV charging: Receive revenue every time a visitor uses the electric charge point.
• Free EV charging: This long-term investment can align with organic business growth, where visitors will pay for facilities at your hotel, such as the bar or restaurant.
• Loyalty pricing for regular EV charging: This can be suitable for regular users to attract returning guests

Gaining revenue is a massive bonus for hotel businesses. However, the biggest benefit is enhancing your reputation and increasing employee and guest satisfaction with onsite facilities. 

Every hotel owner wants to leave their customers with a great impression, and having an EV charger can make the world of difference to EV drivers. 

Future-proof your business today with Devitech. Our team will arrange a site assessment to see if your site is suitable for EV charging installation. 

To keep the costs of EV charging installation within your budget, our EV Subscription service may benefit you, spreading the cost over 24 - 60 Months.