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Hotel & Hospitality

Future-Ready EV Charging for Guests and the Local Community

Introduction

Located in Coupar Angus, The Red House Hotel has been welcoming guests for decades and remains the town’s last remaining hotel. Family-run for over forty years, the hotel serves not only overnight guests, but also golfers, day visitors, and the wider local community.

As demand for electric vehicle charging continued to grow, the hotel partnered with Connekt to introduce on-site EV charging, enhancing convenience for visitors while supporting the transition to more sustainable travel.

The Challenge

The Red House Hotel had seen increasing demand from guests asking whether EV charging facilities would be added to the site.

Key considerations included:

  • Supporting hotel guests travelling in electric vehicles
  • Providing convenient charging for golfers and day visitors
  • Enhancing sustainability credentials
  • Delivering a financially viable solution with minimal operational complexity

As a rural hospitality venue with a large, accessible car park, the hotel recognised the opportunity to provide an important service not only for guests, but also for the wider community.

“We’re very pleased to be offering EV charging to the increasing number of hotel guests, golfers, and day visitors travelling in electric vehicles. David and the Connekt team have done a great job — not only installing the chargers, but providing plenty of information and making the whole process straightforward. Everything is covered through charger revenue with no ongoing expenses for us at all. The chargers are easy and convenient to use, and we’re confident they’ll be very well used in the months ahead.”

Alan Bannerman - Owner, The Red House Hotel

The Solution

Connekt delivered a tailored EV charging solution designed to support both hospitality and community use.

The installation included:

  • 2 × Rolec dual 22kW AC chargers
  • 4 charging bays located at the front of the hotel
  • Convenient charging for hotel guests, visitors, and local EV drivers

The project was fully funded, with Connekt managing the process from application through to installation and commissioning.

In addition to installation, Connekt provided:

  • Clear operational guidance and onboarding
  • A simple commercial model with fees incorporated into a single agreement
  • Ongoing support and maintenance
  • 24/7 assistance to ensure a seamless user experience

The chargers were designed to be easy and convenient to use, with clear on-site instructions for drivers.

The Impact

The installation has delivered significant benefits for both the hotel and the surrounding rural community.

Key outcomes include:

  • Convenient EV charging for guests, golfers, and day visitors
  • Improved sustainability credentials for the business
  • Increased appeal to EV-driving travellers
  • A new revenue opportunity with no ongoing operational expense burden
  • Additional charging infrastructure for local residents without access to home charging

The chargers are expected to see particularly high usage during the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.

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Conclusion

Through its partnership with Connekt, The Red House Hotel has successfully introduced EV charging that supports both modern hospitality expectations and the needs of the local rural community.

By securing full grant funding and delivering a simple, fully supported solution, Connekt enabled the hotel to implement future-ready EV infrastructure without financial or operational complexity.

The result is a more sustainable, accessible, and commercially resilient hospitality offering for years to come.

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