TESLA logo at a charging station on May 26, 2023.
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Tesla Plans to install 20,000 2,000 electric vehicle charging stations Hilton The companies announced Thursday that they will begin selling properties in the United States, Mexico and Canada next year.
Adding more wall connectors is another way for Tesla to increase penetration by providing more convenient charging locations. The company’s universal wall connector can charge any model in North America, not just Tesla vehicles. For Hilton, it’s about meeting the demands of leisure and business travelers.
“We’re seeing a rapid spike in demand for EV charging, and we’re trying to meet guest needs with a new deal with Tesla,” Matt Schuyler, Hilton’s chief brand officer, told CNBC.
The announcement coincides with the start of the business travel season as more executives attend conferences such as the APEC Summit, Communacopia and Dreamforce, providing an opportunity to drive revenue for hoteliers. American hotel prices fell during the summer as more Americans headed abroad to enjoy their time in Europe. This fall, Wall Street analysts want to see if hotel brands can return business bookings in the U.S. to pre-pandemic levels.
Schuyler says the availability of EV charging stations plays a key role in driving hotel bookings.
“The most common search attribute for our hotels is airport shuttle access. It’s a big change,” Skyler said. .
Hilton plans to work with owners to identify properties along roads and other key city locations that make the most sense for Tesla to install charging stations. The addition makes Hilton’s charging network the largest of any hospitality company, the company said.
Deepwater Asset Management Managing Partner Gene Munster predicts US electric vehicle penetration will increase steadily over the next few years, reaching 22% by 2025 from 2% in 2020 are doing.
