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Hilton to Install Up to 20,000 Tesla Universal Wall Connectors at 2,000 Hotels
With at least six chargers at each of the selected hotels, Hilton will
become the first choice for the dramatically increasing number of travelers who
drive electric vehicles. This announcement follows the recent launch of Tesla’s
Universal Wall Connector, a product designed to seamlessly charge any North
American vehicle model, expanding Tesla’s efforts to make great charging
available to all EVs.
“At Hilton, we are committed to meeting the changing needs of our guests
who are looking for hotel experiences that complement their daily routines
while offering exceptional hospitality,” said Matt Schuyler, chief brand
officer, Hilton. “Through this expanded agreement with Tesla, we are
significantly changing the landscape of universal EV chargers in North America
in an incredibly short amount of time. Across Hilton’s family of award-winning
brands, this network of EV chargers will offer our guests even more value with
the convenience of much-needed overnight charging access in more locations.”
Hilton’s vast geographic footprint of hotels alongside roadways and in
key urban destinations across North America makes it uniquely suited to provide
charging access at scale for travelers on long-haul trips.
“A key priority for Tesla Charging is installing low-cost, convenient AC
charging anywhere electric vehicles are parked for more than an hour or two,”
said Rebecca Tinucci, senior director of charging infrastructure, Tesla. “To
ensure electric vehicle adoption at scale, our joint industry goal must be to
vastly improve upon the traditional gasoline vehicle ownership experience, not
just meet it. Installing infrastructure at popular destinations, like Hilton
hotels, enables EV owners to charge where they park, meaning no unnecessary
refueling stops along their journey. We applaud Hilton for their leadership in
the space and look forward to continuing to ramp this critical program with
other industry leaders.”
Travelers are increasingly looking for EV chargers when they travel as
evidenced by the continued growth of searches at Hilton.com for
hotels with charging capability. In 2023, the website’s EV charging search
attribute had the fastest volume of growth to-date, jumping from fourth to
second highest in converting searches to stays.
Hilton also is committed to creating a positive impact for both people
and the planet through its Travel with Purpose platform.
This initiative is one of many that provides travelers who prioritize
sustainability with more convenient options to help reduce the environmental
impact of travel.
For more information, visit stories.hilton.com/ev or to search and
book a hotel at one of the more than 1,850 Hilton-branded hotels globally with
EV charging access today, visit Hilton.com.
Image Credit: © Hilton
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