Destination Charging

What is destination charging?

Destination charging refers to charging an electric vehicle at a location where the driver is already spending time, such as a hotel, shopping mall, workplace, restaurant, airport, or residential complex. Unlike a dedicated charging stop, destination EV charging allows the vehicle to recharge while the driver works, shops, dines, stays overnight, or carries out another activity.

In simple terms, destination charging is charging your EV while you are at the place you are visiting for another purpose.

Importance of destination charging

The importance of destination charging for EV drivers lies in the convenience of combining charging with activities that already involve a period of parking. It can reduce the need for separate charging stops, provide additional access to charging beyond homes and highways, and help drivers maintain a comfortable battery level throughout their journeys. For businesses and property owners, EV destination charging stations can also serve as a useful amenity for customers, employees, residents, and guests.

Uses of destination charging

Common uses of destination charging for electric vehicles include:

• Charging EVs during overnight stays at hotels, resorts, and other hospitality venues
• Providing charging for employees during working hours
• Allowing shoppers and diners to recharge while visiting malls, restaurants, and entertainment venues
• Offering charging at airports, hospitals, offices, and other commercial locations
• Supporting EV charging in residential complexes and gated communities
• Providing convenient charging at tourist attractions and other frequently visited destinations

Examples of destination charging

Some practical examples of destination charging include:

• A hotel providing EV chargers so guests can recharge their vehicles during an overnight stay.
• A shopping mall offering destination chargers in its parking area while customers shop or dine.
• An office complex providing EV charging stations for employees during the workday.
• An airport offering charging points in long-stay parking areas for travellers.
• A restaurant or café allowing customers to charge their EVs while they spend time at the venue.
• A residential community installing EV charging stations for residents who leave their vehicles parked for several hours or overnight.