Airbnb Inks Deal With ChargePoint To Expand EV Charging Firm At Its Listings

Airbnb Inks Deal With ChargePoint To Expand EV Charging Firm At Its Listings

Electric Vehicle charging solutions firm ChargePoint and Airbnb have announced a partnership to meet demand in EV charging from Airbnb guests. The partnership aims to make it easier for Airbnb hosts in the United States to install EV chargers at their listings and expand access to EV chargers across the U.S.

“We are thrilled to join forces with ChargePoint to help Hosts meet the growing demand for electric vehicle chargers from guests. By making it more affordable for Hosts to install EV chargers, we are empowering them to take more sustainable actions and appeal to guests who are interested in this amenity. With Airbnb, we are enabling more EV charging for drivers where they need it and helping Airbnb hosts appeal to more travelers by delivering a frictionless charging experience for their guests,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint. “Through this partnership, we have created an innovative model to deliver integrated charging solutions and services.”

Effective immediately, ChargePoint will enable Airbnb hosts in the U.S. to purchase and install EV charging in a hassle-free, affordable manner. The package, exclusively offered to Airbnb hosts, includes a dedicated website offering ChargePoint hardware, charger management software, installation, and support services. For Airbnb guests, the arrangement will allow them to seamlessly charge their vehicle using the ChargePoint app while staying at an Airbnb listing with a ChargePoint charger or at any of the more than 917,000 places to charge accessible through the ChargePoint network and roaming partners.

The global electric vehicle (EV) market size is estimated to grow by USD 343.01 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 13.51% during the forecast period.

The rise in concern over emissions from fossil fuel vehicles has spurred a surge in demand for low-emission and fuel-efficient vehicles worldwide. This shift is primarily driven by escalating fuel prices and geopolitical tensions affecting oil exports. As a result, consumers are increasingly turning towards electric vehicles (EVs) to enhance energy security, cut fuel costs, and mitigate air pollution-related health issues.