As a follow up to my recent article on how to charge your Tesla for free, I just saw that Tesla and Hilton announced a partnership to install 20,000 chargers at 2000 Hilton locations in North America. In my other article I was describing how level 2 destination chargers are a great way for businesses to attract and retain customers. They usually offer charging for free if the customers buy/use their services (lodging) or products (food, etc. ). It is interesting that Hilton will use the new Tesla "Universal Wall Connector". This wall connector supports both charging standards, the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) and the J1772 adapter - making it very easy to charge Tesla and non-Tesla EV's.
I am planning a business trip and actually will stay at a Hilton in the next few months. It looks like the partnership will start in 2024, but I am interested if the place I selected already offers charging and what type of charger they offer.
With the increasing adoption rate of EV's there will be many more large chains (hotels, restaurants, retail, etc.) that will announce charging infrastructure in the new future. Doing this now will provide a competitive advantage to these businesses. In a few years, they need to have it to stay relevant and stay in business. It was Free-cable-TV in the 80s, then free-WIFI in the 2000, and going forward from now it will be free or at least convenient EV charging!
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