, but an EV charging station isn’t always one of them. Now, the home-sharing platform teamed up with ChargePoint to make it easier for hosts to add chargers to their listings.
According to the company, there’s been a surge in demand for vacation homes equipped with EV chargers in places such as. In fact, the platform recorded an 80 percent uptick in searches using its EV charger filter between 2022 and 2023. Plus,data revealed that U.S. listings with EV chargers are booked one to two more nights, on average, per year compared to those without one and generate more income. Jaguar Is Phasing Out the F-Pace SUV, Its Highest-Selling Model.
“Ensuring all drivers are able to charge when and where they need to remains our top priority,” added Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint. “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.”
Over the years, Airbnb has made it its mission to help hosts create more energy-efficient dwellings and set its own long-term goal ofby 2030. The platform has launched initiatives throughout the U.S. that act toward sustainability, including offering eligible hosts in MassachusettsAbigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report.