MACDONALD Hotels is having electric vehicle charging points installed across its portfolio of properties, in a partnership with electric infrastructure firm EVC.
The initial two-year agreement is ‘fully funded’ – meaning the installations will come at no cost to Macdonald Hotels, apart from the car park space they occupy.
A mixture of fast and rapid chargers will be installed, providing guests and other customers with convenient charging facilities for their electric vehicles throughout their stay.
“We’re excited to announce our partnership with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts to install EV charging facilities across their portfolio,” said EVC chief executive Nick Ballamy.
“With this partnership, we aim to create a seamless experience for EV drivers, knowing that reliable and accessible charging facilities are readily available, giving them peace of mind when travelling.”
Development Director at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, Hugh Cooper, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with EVC to provide our guests with fantastic new charging facilities. It will greatly enhance the offering at our 30 hotels, giving guests reassurance that they can charge their EVs seamlessly, as they enjoy their time at our hotels, spas, golf courses, restaurants and other great amenities.”
EVC will be covering the cost of installation and ongoing maintenance of the chargers. It noted that each site had different requirements and capabilities, and each location would have the appropriate number and type of chargers installed.
Demand for EV chargers is growing as electric vehicle sales rise year on year. EVC said it would be installing charging facilities to meet the current demand as well as ensuring infrastructure is in place for additional chargers to be installed, future-proofing the sites.
