What are the Pros/Cons of installing Elec Car Charger in an STR?

[Kathleen McDowell]

Hi BP Community - I have a STR in Lake Tahoe and feel the demographic of the area indicates guests from surrounding San Fran area would filter properties and search for those with an Elec Charging.

1. Have people found this to increase appeal/bookings in their STR?

2. What are the cost considerations from the system to installation to usage bill? Anyone have experience?

3. Would installing a EVSE with a J1772 connector on the cable provide what is needed?

4. Any particular solutions people recommend?

Thank you.

[Luke Carl]

Quote from @Kathleen McDowell:

Hi BP Community - I have a STR in Lake Tahoe and feel the demographic of the area indicates guests from surrounding San Fran area would filter properties and search for those with an Elec Charging.

1. Have people found this to increase appeal/bookings in their STR?

2. What are the cost considerations from the system to installation to usage bill? Anyone have experience?

3. Would installing a EVSE with a J1772 connector on the cable provide what is needed?

4. Any particular solutions people recommend?

Thank you.

Mist folks are finding it doesn’t increase bookings but it may be nice to have especially for personal use. 

i have a 50 amp at one of my houses and not one person has ever asked to use it and it is mentioned in my Vrbo listing