Emissions have been the biggest discussion point over the last 10 years. The UK Government announced their phase-out of diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2030, so as the UK prepares for a net-zero future, demand for greener modes of transport and charging infrastructure increases. The transition to fully electric vehicles is imminent, which means that EV remains one of the largest green tech industries, with the most potential for growth over the next decade.

A Home-Away-from-Home Needs A Home Charger

Which is why it’s no surprise that, according to research by the Department for Transport (DfT), almost half (44%) of the available public charging network, or 27,448 chargepoints, can be found in destination locations. By adding charging to your list of facilities, EV drivers will have the comfort of knowing that they won’t have to plan their trip around charging, which will encourage them to favour your park for their next short-break or summer holiday.

The Benefits of Installing EV Chargers

• Ensure your listing is not filtered out on booking reservation websites
• Offer pay-to-charge solutions and generate additional revenue
• Provide fast charging for guests, visitors, residents, staff, fleet
• Keep EV drivers coming back and increase stay length
• Hassle-free installation and specialist support available

Put Your Destination on the EV Map and Attract New Customers

If your area lacks public charging infrastructure, installing chargepoints and making them visible on apps (like Zap-Map) will increase the likelihood of EV drivers visiting your holiday park to charge, whether they’re staying over or passing through. While the idea of providing electricity to visitors might initially seem daunting, especially with current UK energy prices, the right back-office software and smart tariffs can help ensure that your chargepoints pay for themselves over time.

Wattif There Was Funding Available?

Well, there is! Our strategic partnership with funding provider, Wattif, allows Rolec to offer fully funded, part funded, and subscription options for chargepoint purchase, installation, and software. Meaning you can install the latest electric vehicle infrastructure without capital expenditure or investment risk. Whichever model, all operating costs are included: Wattif will always operate and maintain the chargers, meaning you can spend less time looking at chargepoint management and more time with guests.