To increase access to EV chargers, AirBnb has partnered with ChargePoint to help the hosts install EV chargers at their listings. ChargePoint is a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs).
Hosts in the US will receive discounts on EV chargers and installation services, making it affordable for all. The offer includes:
Discounts on various ChargePoint EV charger models, including up to 36% off of select ChargePoint EV charger models.
$100 off on installation services.
An additional $200 discount funded by Airbnb to the first 1,000 hosts that buy an EV charger through ChargePoint.
As per AirBnB internal data, listings with EV charging facilities receive more bookings compared to listings without such facilities.
This partnership aligns with a growing demand for convenient EV chargers, particularly in California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Washington, and North Carolina, which ranked as the top states for these searches in 2023. This trend mirrors the broader growth in the US EV market. From 2022 to 2023, EV sales in the US surged by 60% year over year, with California, Florida, Texas, and Washington leading in EV registrations.
“We are thrilled to join forces with ChargePoint to help hosts meet growing demand for electric vehicle chargers from guests. By making it more affordable for hosts to install EV chargers, we are empowering them to take more sustainable actions and appeal to guests who are interested in this amenity,” said Ameet Konkar, Airbnb’s Director of Sustainability.
“Ensuring all drivers are able to charge when and where they need to remains our top priority. Together with Airbnb, we are removing barriers to broader adoption of residential charging solutions for Airbnb hosts and enabling a frictionless charging experience for their guests,” added Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint.
