EV Charging for Hotels: Enhancing Guest Experience and Sustainability
Electric vehicle (EV) charging is quickly becoming an essential amenity for hotels. As more travellers switch to EVs, they’re actively seeking out accommodations where they can charge overnight. By offering EV charging, hotels can enhance guest satisfaction, attract eco-conscious travellers, and boost loyalty. Here’s how your hotel can benefit from installing EV charging stations and how Roam makes it easy to provide this in-demand service.
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Why EV Charging Matters for Hotels
With the increase in EV ownership, more travellers are prioritizing hotels with charging options. Offering EV charging is not only a valuable amenity but also an opportunity to differentiate your hotel in a competitive market.
Providing EV charging stations:
- Makes your hotel more attractive to EV-driving guests.
- Reinforces your commitment to sustainable hospitality.
- Increases guest satisfaction by adding convenience and flexibility.
By partnering with Roam, your hotel can easily add EV charging to its amenities, giving guests a seamless experience and making your property a preferred choice for EV drivers.
How EV Charging Enhances the Guest Experience
- Adds Unmatched Convenience for EV Travelers
EV drivers often plan their travel stops around charging needs. Offering EV charging allows guests to recharge their vehicles overnight, adding a level of convenience that appeals to modern travellers. With Roam chargers, guests can rest assured that their car will be ready to go in the morning.some text- Benefit: EV charging makes your hotel a top choice for EV drivers, ensuring they have a smooth and enjoyable stay.
- Promotes Longer Stays and On-Site Spending
Guests who charge their EVs overnight are more likely to stay on-site for meals, spa treatments, or other services. Charging times align well with overnight stays, creating opportunities for additional revenue as guests take advantage of the hotel’s amenities.some text- Tip: Create package deals that combine EV charging with room rates or dining discounts, encouraging guests to explore all that your hotel has to offer.
- Shows Your Commitment to Sustainable Hospitality
Travelers increasingly seek accommodations that align with their values, particularly around sustainability. By offering EV charging, you demonstrate a commitment to eco-friendly practices, resonating with guests who prioritize environmental impact.some text- Tip: Roam can help you highlight your sustainability efforts, incorporating your charging stations into your green messaging to attract environmentally conscious travellers.
- Differentiates Your Brand in a Competitive Market
EV charging can set your hotel apart from others that lack this service. Whether it’s displayed on booking platforms or in your marketing materials, EV charging positions your hotel as forward-thinking and customer-centric.some text- Benefit: Roam’s comprehensive installation and marketing support make it easy to communicate the value of EV charging to potential guests, helping your hotel stand out in a crowded field.
How Roam Supports Your Hotel’s EV Charging Journey
- Seamless Installation and Maintenance
Roam manages the entire process, from installation to ongoing maintenance, so you can provide EV charging without logistical challenges. Our team ensures that chargers are always operational and kept in optimal condition, so your guests experience reliable and stress-free charging. - Tailored Charging Solutions to Match Guest Needs
Roam works with your hotel to determine the best charger type and placement. For example, slower AC chargers are ideal for overnight charging, while faster DC chargers can accommodate guests who need a quick boost. We help you select the right configuration based on your property’s unique needs. - Marketing Support to Attract EV-Driving Guests
Roam promotes your hotel’s EV chargers on major EV driver platforms, making sure potential guests know where they can charge. We also support your in-house marketing, providing materials that help you showcase your EV amenities on booking platforms, your website, and social media. - Flexible Funding Options
Roam offers both fully funded and client funded options, so you can choose the model that best suits your financial strategy. Our fully funded model covers all costs, with Roam managing installation and upkeep. Alternatively, the client funded model provides full ownership, allowing you to control pricing and access a new revenue stream.
Maximizing the Benefits of EV Charging for Your Hotel
- Showcase EV Charging as a Key Amenity
Include EV charging in your hotel’s amenity list on booking sites and promote it in your marketing materials. Roam can help by listing your location on EV apps and platforms, so EV drivers know they can count on your hotel for their charging needs. - Enhance Your Hotel’s Sustainability Profile
Highlight your EV chargers as part of your hotel’s broader sustainability initiatives. By showcasing your commitment to a lower carbon footprint, you can attract eco-conscious guests and elevate your brand’s reputation in the hospitality industry.
Adding EV charging stations to your hotel isn’t just about keeping up with the latest trends—it’s about elevating the guest experience and creating a more sustainable, customer-centric business. Roam provides all the tools and support you need to install, maintain, and promote EV chargers with ease, making your hotel an attractive choice for EV-driving guests.
With Roam as your partner, your hotel can offer a valuable amenity that enhances guest satisfaction, strengthens your sustainability profile, and sets you apart in a competitive market.