Marriott to Install More Electric Vehicle Chargers at its Hotels
Key Points
- Marriott has partnered with EV Connect to streamline the installation of electric vehicle chargers at its U.S. and Canadian properties.
- The company has already installed approximately 2,400 chargers and hopes the preferred vendor approach will speed up further adoption.
- Marriott's initiative aligns with the industry trend, as Hilton also plans to significantly increase its EV charger installations.
Summary
Marriott International has partnered with EV Connect to enhance the installation of electric vehicle chargers at its hotels in the U.S. and Canada, aiming to simplify the process and improve service quality. With around 2,400 chargers already in place, this initiative is expected to accelerate adoption. This move is part of a growing trend within the hotel industry, as evidenced by Hilton's recent announcement to install 20,000 Tesla chargers.
Marriott International said it was streamlining its ongoing process of installing charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at its properties by signing a deal with the vendor EV Connect as its preferred EV charging provider for its properties in the U.S. and Canada.
Marriott has already installed roughly 2,400 chargers and charging stations for electric vehicles, and this first preferred vendor approach may help speed up adoption.
"With EV Connect, we can offer properties an end-to-end turnkey service, simplifying the planning, installation, and maintenance processes while simultaneously delivering high-quality service our guests expect," said Andrew Bodziak, senior vice president of global operations at Marriott.
Owners and franchisees can choose among suppliers. Some Marriott hotels have also installed Tesla Superchargers, for instance. Others provide discounts off the use of ChargePoint charging stations.
Marriott's move, detailed here, comes at a time of growing interest in the space. Hilton earlier this month said it intended to install roughly 20,000 Tesla vehicle chargers at 2,000 hotels in North America through next year.
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