The electric charge for forward-thinking accom providers

Thanks to lower upfront and ongoing costs when compared to petrol/diesel vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to quickly dominate the market.

In fact, by 2020, 102,000 brand-new EVs may be purchased every year, making up to 10 percent of the entire market. This uptake will increase the need for highly efficient, cost-effective, and safe EV chargers.

Often, EV charging solutions can be supplied for strata, apartment and other accommodation buildings at no cost. Companies that install EV chargers often offer a fully managed service, which includes ongoing support, insurance, maintenance and billing. You’ll also be automatically reimbursed for any costs you incur, and because the software used is automatic, you don’t have to worry about chasing up visitors for payment.

Investing in EV charging stations for your accommodation complex can help set your property apart, appealing to prospective visitors who currently own an EV, or are considering purchasing one in the future. With the uptake of electric vehicles expected to increase rapidly in Australia in the coming years, EV charging stations will soon become an expected standard.

Installing charging stations can also help your accommodation property increase its green/sustainability ratings, and create an eco-friendly, technologically progressive reputation.

Before installation, your accommodation property will be evaluated by licensed electricians for the feasibility of installing EV chargers. This includes confirming the proposed installation site, reviewing electrical requirements, and preparing a scope of works. Your provider will put together a customised quote, and if you’re happy to go ahead, an installation date time will be agreed upon.

Installation of EV chargers is incredibly easy and should not take more than a day. Once completed, your EV charger provider will provide support and billing functions as required. As the property owner, you have the option to either charge users a low fee for the electricity they consume or provide the service free of charge.

Distance to your property’s fuse box is usually the most important factor in determining where you will install your EV charger(s). A range of 15 to 30 metres is recommended, as longer runs of 40 metres are often not financially viable.

Private car park and garage wall mounted installations are often the easiest and cost-efficient EV charger option for accommodation properties. Curb-side and pedestal mounted stations can be more expensive due to the additional trenching required to run conduit to the EV charging station.

Tesla Designation Charging is one of the most popular EV chargers available, offering Tesla EV owners convenient charging at accommodation properties. By installing a charger at your property and joining the Destination Charging Network, your business can attract Tesla drivers.

Eligible businesses can receive their first two Tesla wall connectors free-of-charge, provided they are installed in visible or convenient locations. 

Other popular EV chargers ideal for accommodation properties include the low cost yet incredibly hard wearing and impact resistant WallPod EV CommercialCharge; the floor mounted BasicCharge EV Pedestal; the heavy duty yet discreet SecuriCharge EV Wall Unit; and the efficient and user-friendly EV-Box BusinessLine.

Incredibly easy for your visitors to use, EV Chargers give electric vehicle owners the added convenience of being able to pull up, plug in, and charge their EV while they stay, dine, or relax at your property.

Stephanie Jojart

www.infiniteenergy.com.au