SWITCHING ON TO EV

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution isn’t coming, it is already here, and hoteliers are accelerating their plans to cope with rising demand for charging infrastructure.

As hotel guests and visitors increasingly seek locations that have EV charging facilities, Weev is working with venues across Northern Ireland to supercharge their EV provision.

The locally-based company launched earlier this year with a commitment to invest £20 million to build the region’s largest public EV charging network, with 1,500 points to be installed over the initial phase.

Philip Rainey, CEO, explained that the hospitality sector will play a crucial role in realising those ambitions.

“Through our rollout of public chargers, we are focused on meeting the needs of EV drivers where it is most convenient for them. In collaboration with our partners, we are delivering a network that will see units installed in locations such as shopping centres, leisure facilities, and of course hotels,” he said.

“The hospitality sector is telling us of their requirement for charging equipment that provides their guests with the peace of mind that they can readily top up their vehicle without any interruption to their stay – and we’re responding.”

It is no surprise that many of the first adopters of Weev’s EV charging solution, which offers a range of options that match the needs of customers, whether seeking units that provide a rapid 20-minute charge or those that allow an overnight top up, have been hotels.

“We’re partnering with leading hoteliers right across Northern Ireland as they seek to upgrade their provision.

“It comes as hotel booking sites are including ‘EV charging’ among the searchable criteria for those seeking accommodation.

“The number of results showing EV chargers present locally remains small, but that is rapidly changing for the better.”

Weev charging sites are now up and running at a number of hotel locations across Northern Ireland including the Beechlawn Hotel in Dunmurry, which was the first to go live in the summer.

Others include Valley Hotel, Fivemiletown, The Downshire, Banbridge and McKeever Hotel Group venues Corr’s Corner and Dunadry Hotel.

Philip added:

“The benefits of installing electric vehicle charging facilities are wide ranging. Obviously, it provides a vital facility for staying guests to top up and showcases your commitment to sustainability.

But hotels are also reporting significant uplift in footfall as drivers call in to charge before continuing their journey, just as they might at a traditional filling station.

“Those same drivers remain on site, spending money, perhaps buying a coffee or a meal in the hotel restaurant.

“The most exciting thing is, we are only at the beginning.”

For more information about Weev’s EV solutions, visit www.weev.ie or contact 028 9031 3031 or hello@weev.ie to discuss how Weev can supercharge your EV infrastructure.

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