How hotels have been fulfilling the growing demand for electric car chargers

Recently, there has been a growing awareness among the general public to use less-polluting modes of transportation such as EVs (Electrical Vehicles), which are also cost-effective in the long run. The rapid growth in the sales of EVs in the country is clearly visible, as everyone has started switching from gasoline powered vehicles due to the inflationary pressure. While the market today for electric vehicles is expanding with no signs of slowing, the options available are limited and this is likely to change with time. The industry is eagerly awaiting new models offering different driving range & interoperable battery swapping facilities.

While installations of charging stations are just picking up, hotels have always been ahead of the times when it comes to innovation and offering the best of services. Their strategies have always been influenced by the changing consumer needs and demands. With a major focus on sustainability, the industry has been taking conscious steps to bring about a change in the way we live. Keeping in mind the same and speeding the arrival of new technologies in the country, Marriott International recently partnered with CHARGE ZONE to deploy 100 EV charging stations across all its properties in India, which will help in reducing harmful carbon emissions.

Taking a step towards sustainability, Indore Marriott Hotel has deployed an EV charging station at the property and has initiated conversion towards an EV fleet as a part of Marriott's commitment to sustainable operations and building an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure around their hotels. Indore Marriott Hotel, through this, aspires to meet the fast-growing demand of EV users travelling to Indore. By providing this facility, hotels can increase their footfall, appeal to desirable high spending customers and establish the brand as a sustainability leader, which will eventually help in improving the bottom line. 

Hotels by deploying charging stations at their properties can encourage a globally responsible behaviour, that by adopting this technology it would help in making the planet a cleaner and safer place to live. Tourists visiting the city to explore popular destinations will be interested in staying in hotels with EV charging stations and will thus contribute to an increase in a hotel’s revenue. When one is travelling, it is likely that they would want to charge their vehicles at the same location where they are staying. Furthermore, the hospitality industry and the travel and tourism industries, when working in unison, will be able to offer more benefits to patrons. Earlier, such technologies cost a fortune. However, times have changed, and with more technological advancements, both cost and maintenance have been reduced. Running on clean energy sources, these vehicles are eco-friendly and reduce your carbon footprint, thus positively affecting the economy.