Electric car owners plan trips around charging. When they choose a resort, homestay or tourist stop, a reliable charger can be the deciding factor, especially in hill stations, beaches and rural areas where public chargers are few.
What destination charging is
Destination charging means charging where people already spend time: overnight at a hotel, a few hours at a resort or attraction, or a long lunch at a restaurant. Because cars stay parked for a while, it usually uses AC chargers or modest DC chargers rather than expensive ultra-fast ones.
Why it pays off for tourism businesses
- Bookings: travellers search and filter for stays with EV charging.
- Longer visits: guests stay to charge, and spend on food and activities.
- Fills a gap: in tourist regions with few chargers, you become the place EV drivers plan around.
- Brand value: it supports an eco-friendly image that many travellers value.
Which chargers to choose
- Homestays and small hotels: one or two AC chargers for overnight guests.
- Resorts: several AC chargers, plus a DC charger for day visitors and guests arriving low.
- Restaurants and attractions on tourist routes: a DC charger that adds meaningful range during a meal or visit.
Charging guests or offering it free
Some properties include charging in the room rate, others charge per kWh through an app or QR code. Opening chargers to the public, not only guests, can add revenue and bring in new visitors.
Practical tips
- List your chargers in the EVee Buddy app and on booking platforms.
- Mention charging clearly on your website and booking pages.
- Place chargers in well-lit, covered parking close to reception.
- Check that your electrical supply can handle the load, especially in remote areas.
- Choose a partner who can fix problems quickly, even far from cities.
EVee Buddy installs and runs destination chargers for tourism businesses across Kerala and beyond, with options that need little or no upfront investment.