Airbnb Rentals

If you own an Airbnb rental now is the time to install electric vehicle charging. Savvy marketers are the ones that offer just a bit more than the other owner. As more and more people are purchasing electric vehicles, they will be looking for rental properties that offer EV Charging.

There are two ways you can set up EV Charging stations. One is to offer it as amenity that is free to the customer. The second is to install charging stations that accept payment from the customer. Either way you will attract more customers that wish to be environmentally friendly.

Many customers who have purchases Electric Vehicle are also using solar panels to create energy, heat water, and more. But for now let’s just talk about EV Charging stations.

Advantages of installing EV Charging Stations for Airbnb

There are several advantages to installing EV charging stations at your Airbnb.

Increased attraction to customers who wish to be environmentally friendly. The customers with electric vehicles are willing to pay a little extra for the ability to charge their vehicle at home instead of a public charging point.
Puts your Air BNB on the map for those who are thoughtful of the environment.
Being able to draw customers with electric vehicles makes you stand out from other Air BNBs. Customers can charge their vehicle while they eat, play games, or sleep without having to wait for a station to open.
Increased profits are another advantage. First, customers are willing to pay more per night, so you could raise you price slightly. Second, if depending on the size of the station, you may be able to provide advertising for local businesses and other attractions.
EV charging increases your green credentials for your Air BNB. Many people are now searching businesses with good green credentials to support. They also spread the word that your business is one to deal with.
When it comes to revenue with EV charging stations you can pay the electric for your business from the business expenses. But, you can also install a charging station that allows customers to make payment at the charging station.
There may be rebates of tax breaks that you can take advantage of while increasing your customer base. The Department of Energy offers tax credits to businesses that have electricity-related infrastructure and fueling equipment.
Newer EV Charging Stations charge faster

The EV Charging Stations engineered and approved by Modern Thermal Design compared to the traditional EV Charging Stations charge faster. They also do not need to be hooked to the grid, which means even rural areas benefit from the modern EV Charging Stations. Not having to be on the grid also means you do not have to wait for over a year like many companies on the waiting list in California to hook up your EV Charging Station. Another reason the new EV Charging stations are so good is they do not tax an already overburdened power grid in places like California.

Those are also many benefits and advantages to installing EV charging stations to benefit your customers when they stay with you. It will also get you found faster when people search for Air BNB with EV charging station.

Ready to install an EV Charging Station for your Airbnb

If you are ready to install and EV Charging station in your Airbnb but not sure where to start, talk to your employees and customers about what they would want and where.

Some questions you can ask are:

Do you or anyone in your household own an EV or a hybrid that plugs in and uses gas?
Where do you charge your EV the most, home, work, public station etc.?
What do you use your EV for the most? Work, run errands, etc.
Will you be purchasing an EV in the next 12 months or two years?
Do you think your company should do more to support green energy?
Do you feel offering workplace charging stations is an important employee benefit?

Once you have your questioned answered, use those replies to help form a decision on when you will make a purchase of an EV charging station.

Now, speak to the professionals at Off-Grid Charging about your needs. Our trained specialist will be able to help you determine what size EV Charging station will suit your needs.

There are actually three levels of EV Changing stations. Which one will you need??

The level one requires 10 hours to charge up to 10.
Level two chargers require a minimum of charging time.
The level three charger needs 15 minutes to charge.

The trained specialist can help you decide which level you need and where to place it on your Airbnb.

Conclusion

Adding EV charging stations for your Air BNB is a benefit to you and your clients. With EV charging stations you can attract more customers. It makes it easier for guests to charge their EV. It provides another source of income to you the owner. It also increases the value of your Air BNB.