EV guests plan around charging
Travellers are more confident booking when they know they can charge where they stay.
Low-cost deployment
Add EV charging with $0 upfront hardware cost
Destination Charge owns the outlet hardware. Hosts cover installation only, with no monthly fees and no extra admin. We manage charging, payments, support, and power reimbursement.
Attract EV guests without adding front desk admin
Offer managed overnight EV charging at the places guests already park, without becoming a charging operator.
Why hosts add overnight charging
The strongest host sites already have one important thing: cars parked for hours.
Parking already exists
Motels, holiday parks, cabins, apartments, workplaces, and car parks often already have long stay parking.
Overnight time matters
A lower power outlet can still be useful when a vehicle is parked for 8 to 14 hours.
Staff stay out of the process
Guests activate and pay from their phone instead of asking reception to manage charging.
Slower charging is the point
Fast charging is for short roadside stops. Host sites are different. When a car is parked for hours, lower power charging can still add useful range while keeping the hardware, installation, and operating model much simpler.
Right sized for long stays
A driver does not usually need a rapid charge while parked for hours. They need a practical way to add range before they leave.
Lower entry cost
Because the system is designed for long dwell time rather than rapid charging, sites can start with managed outlets instead of expensive high power chargers.
Start small
Many hosts can begin with one or two outlets, learn from demand, and expand only when it makes sense.
Most host sites already have the right power profile
Many motels and accommodation sites already have the electrical availability and site infrastructure needed to support slow, consistent charging. A Destination Charge outlet uses about the same power as a plug-in wall heater, but steady charging over a long stay can add up to useful range.
Similar load to a wall heater
One managed outlet is a modest, steady load compared with high-power rapid charging equipment, subject to electrician assessment.
Long sessions do the work
The value comes from consistent charging over 8 to 14 hours while the vehicle is already parked.
Overnight demand is often lower
Most guest charging happens overnight, when site activity and wider electricity demand are often lower than daytime peaks.
Fast charger versus long-stay charging
The host model works because charging happens while the driver is already parked on site.
Public fast charger
- Short stop
- High power
- High equipment cost
- Driver waits nearby
Destination Charge managed outlet
- Long-stay parking
- Lower power
- Very Low Cost
- Charge while life carries on
What Destination Charge handles
Hosts should not need to run a charging desk or buy the outlet hardware upfront. The host cost is installation, while DC retains ownership of the hardware and provides the managed layer around it.
$0 upfront hardware cost
DC retains ownership of the outlet hardware, so hosts cover installation rather than buying the hardware upfront.
QR activation
Each outlet has a site specific QR code so guests start the correct charging session.
Payment flow
Drivers review the price and pay through the charging flow before or during the session.
Usage tracking
Sessions are tracked so charging activity, energy use, and outlet status can be reviewed.
Support path
Drivers have a clear support route if they cannot activate or need help.
Host visibility
Hosts can view outlet status and site activity through the host dashboard.
Power reimbursement
Destination Charge reimburses host power use according to the agreed site arrangement.
What the host provides
Hosting is practical when the site has suitable parking, electrical access, and permission to install.
Parking space
A bay or parking area where vehicles can safely remain for several hours.
Electrical access
A practical route to suitable power, subject to electrician assessment.
Installation permission
Approval to install the outlet, sign, and any required electrical protection.
Site details
Basic information about parking, likely demand, guest access, and site layout.
Is your site a good fit?
The best sites are places where vehicles already park for long periods and drivers can easily find the charging bay.
Vehicles stay for hours
Guests, residents, staff, or visitors regularly leave cars parked long enough for charging to be useful.
Parking is close to power
Suitable parking bays are near a building, switchboard, or practical cable route for electrician assessment.
Drivers can find the outlet
The charging area is easy to explain, signpost, and access without creating confusion for guests or staff.
Staff do not need to supervise
The site can offer charging as a managed amenity, not a manual front desk payment process.
Solutions by site type
Some host types have specific parking patterns and guest questions. Motel operators can review the dedicated motel charging page before starting a general host enquiry.
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.
Dashboard visibility
View charger status and site performance
The Site Owner Dashboard gives hosts a practical view of outlet status, charging activity, total kWh, usage trends, and support context.
- See which outlets are available, active, or need attention.
- Track sessions, energy use, duration, and trends.
- Review billing and reimbursement context.
Before electrical work
Check the site before spending on electrical work
The host cost is installation, subject to layout and suitability. There is $0 upfront hardware cost because DC retains ownership of the outlet hardware. Start with a suitability check so obvious fit issues can be found before committing to electrical work.
- Cost depends on cable route, switchboard access, parking layout, outlet location, and outlet count.
- A small first stage can prove demand before expanding to more bays.
- Some sites may be eligible for a partly or fully funded install.
Typical installation
Typical two outlet installation overview
A common first stage is two managed outlets protected through suitable electrical hardware and installed by a licensed electrician. Final design depends on the site layout, switchboard access, cable route, and electrician assessment.
Host questions
The key questions hosts ask before checking a site.
Does hosting create extra work for staff?
The system is designed to minimise staff work. Guests self activate, usage is tracked, and Destination Charge supports the charging process. Staff can usually direct guests to the QR code or support contact instead of calculating power or taking charging payments.
Who pays for power at a host site?
Destination Charge tracks guest charging usage and reimburses hosts for electricity used by guest charging sessions.
Who installs the outlet?
Installations are completed by a licensed electrician after site suitability, cable route, switchboard access, and outlet location are assessed.
Do we need to install a fast charger?
No. Destination Charge is designed for low, steady overnight charging where vehicles are already parked for hours. It is a different use case from public rapid charging.
Can we start with one or two outlets?
Yes. Many suitable sites can start with one or two outlets, then consider more if guest demand grows and the site remains electrically and operationally suitable.
Will guests understand what to do?
The guest message is simple: bring a suitable portable EV charger, use the labelled Destination Charge outlet, scan the QR code, review the price, and charge while parked.
What if a guest has trouble?
Destination Charge supports the guest charging process, while site staff can direct guests to the outlet QR code or support contact.
Ready to check your parking?
Share the basics about your site so suitability can be reviewed before electrical design or installation work.