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February 26, 2026

EV Charging Is Not Your Core Business – And That’s Fine

For hotels, leisure venues and hospitality operators, guest expectations are evolving fast.

One of the most common requests now? EV charging on site.

But while electric vehicles are becoming mainstream, managing EV charging infrastructure is not what your business was built to do - and it shouldn’t become a distraction from what matters most.

EV Charging Is Becoming Expected, Not Optional

Across the UK, more guests are arriving in electric vehicles. For hotels and leisure destinations, the presence (or absence) of EV chargers increasingly influences booking decisions, dwell time and overall guest satisfaction.

The challenge is that EV charging is complex behind the scenes. Grid capacity, groundworks, hardware selection, software platforms, maintenance and ongoing operation can quickly turn a well-intentioned upgrade into a time-consuming headache.

And for most hospitality businesses, that’s a problem - because your focus should be elsewhere.

Your Business Is Guest Experience

Hotels and leisure venues exist to deliver great experiences.

That means prioritising:

·      Guest comfort and satisfaction

·      Smooth check-ins and attentive service

·      Staff morale and retention

·      Footfall, dwell time and repeat visits

·      Food, beverage and on-site revenue

What it doesn’t mean is managing charge point faults, software updates or utility coordination.

Most operators don’t want to own chargers, troubleshoot issues or navigate grid upgrades. They simply want to offer reliable EV charging, without adding complexity to their day-to-day operations.

A Flexible Approach Through Different Funding Models

This is where Connekt takes a different approach.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, Connekt offers arange of funding models designed to suit different sites, budgets and businessobjectives.

Depending on your location, power availability and expectedusage, this can include:

·      Fully funded installations with zero upfrontcost

·      Shared investment models that balance controland return

·      Owner-funded options for sites that want fullasset ownership

In every case, Connekt handles the complexity, from site assessment and design through to installation, operation and ongoing maintenance.

You’re not left managing hardware, software or performance.

You simply choose the funding model that fits your business.

 

Proven Across Real Hospitality Sites

This approach is already supporting hotels and leisure destinations across the UK, including Cameron House, Verdant and Means Castle Golf Academy.

Charging infrastructure integrates seamlessly into the guest journey, operating reliably in the background while Connekt manages uptime, compliance and performance.

For guests, it’s simple.

For operators, it’s hands-off.

 

The Outcome: Less Risk, More Confidence

When EV charging is delivered properly, the benefits are clear:

·      Happier, more loyal guests

·      A future-proofed site without unnecessary capital risk

·      Increased dwell time and on-site spend

·      One less operational responsibility for your team

Most importantly, EV charging becomes an asset rather than a distraction.

 

Is EV Charging Right for Your Site?

If EV charging currently feels like a cost or a distraction, it may simply be because the funding approach isn’t clear.

There’s a simpler way forward.

Speak to Connekt to explore which funding model is right for your hotel or leisure venue.

Answer a few quick questions and get an honest, no-obligation view on what’s possible for your site.

EV charging doesn’t have to be your core business.

And with the right funding model, it doesn’t have to be a headache either.

Looking to learn more about EV Charging for your business?

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