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Overnight EV charging where guests already park

Destination Charge helps motels, holiday parks, apartments, workplaces, and destination sites offer managed EV charging without installing expensive public chargers or giving staff another system to manage.

EV charging from a Destination Charge outlet and sign beside accommodation parking
300km

Add up to 300km
range overnight.

A long overnight stay can add meaningful range without sending guests to a public fast charger.

0

Front desk
payments.

Guests self activate by QR code, so staff are not calculating power use or taking charging payments.

$0

Upfront
hardware cost.

Add EV charging without buying chargers. Hosts cover installation only.

$0

Ongoing
costs.

No monthly fees. No extra admin. Destination Charge manages charging, payments, support and power reimbursement.

Why destination charging is different

Fast charging is for quick stops. Destination charging is for parked cars.

Public fast chargers are useful when drivers need to get moving quickly. Destination Charge is different. It uses the time a car is already parked at a motel, holiday park, apartment, workplace, cabin, or destination site to add useful range over several hours.

Cars are already parked

Guests, residents, staff, and visitors often leave vehicles parked for long periods.

Lower power can still help

Overnight charging does not need to behave like a roadside rapid charger. The value comes from time.

Fewer detours

Drivers can avoid leaving the site just to find a charger before or after their stay.

Simpler infrastructure

Managed outlets can be a practical alternative where high power public chargers are unnecessary or too expensive.

Managed outlet

A managed outlet built for overnight EV charging

A Destination Charge outlet is not just a socket. It is a controlled, metered charging point with QR activation, session tracking, payment flow, support, and host visibility.

  • Metered sessions record charging activity for transparent use.
  • QR activation links each session to the correct outlet and location.
  • Host visibility helps site owners see status and usage without managing guest payments manually.
  • Driver support gives users a clear path if something does not work.
Destination Charge managed outlet with QR activation and compliance markings

Host process

How hosts offer charging

Hosts provide the parking location while Destination Charge provides the managed charging layer.

Check fit

Share parking and site details.

Install

A suitable outlet and sign are installed by a licensed electrician.

Guests self activate

Drivers scan the QR code and start their own session.

Track usage

Charging activity is recorded.

Reimburse

Host power reimbursement is handled through Destination Charge.

Useful for drivers. Simple for hosts.

Drivers charge while they are already stopped

Instead of detouring to a public charger before or after a stay, drivers can use the time their car is already parked to add useful range.

Hosts offer charging without running a charging desk

Guests activate and pay from their phone. Destination Charge handles the charging flow, usage tracking, support path, and power reimbursement.

Journey's Rest Destination Charge outlet beside a parked car
Adding an EV charger has been a great fit for our cabin, where people come to slow down and recharge. It naturally attracts guests travelling through who are looking for a peaceful place to stop, often leading to longer, more relaxed stays. It's also helped us stand out locally, while being a simple, modern addition that adds real value to the overall guest experience.
Airbnb host

I'm at an outlet and need to charge

Standing beside a Destination Charge outlet? Start here to scan the QR code, confirm the outlet, review the price, and get help if charging will not start.

Location solutions for motels

Own or manage a motel? See how managed overnight charging can work for motel parking, guest self activation, power reimbursement, and a simple site assessment.

Proud to be NEXT, presented by Sustainable Business Network and NZ1

Destination Charge is a finalist for the 2025 Sustainable Business Award

Destination Charge has been recognised in the Next List for work supporting practical, lower-impact travel infrastructure across New Zealand.