Fee for charging electric vehicle?

[David3095]

We have had request to allow charging of electric vehicles overnight at our bed and breakfast.

Can we state in the listing that there will be an additional fee collected onsite for charging?

The fees would vary depending on the kwh usage. 

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Paul8852 with EVs being in a minority in the USA I am surprised you are making your rates less competitive to be able to offer charging in this way. Your electricity price is somewhat lower than our £.33/kWhr so perhaps it is only a small effect.

[Weiwei8]

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[Brian3551]

It is pretty simple to determine the cost you pay the utility per kilowatt hour. The total cost of your electric bill divided by the number of kilowatt hours you used. 

EV drivers are not trying to steal from anyone. The biggest convenience of EVs is that they can be fueled up while you sleep. Guests are just trying to avoid an additional stop in the middle of their vacation. I would list it as an amenity FOR A FEE. Simply ask drivers to pay you a certain number of cents per kilowatt hour that is equal to or greater than the price you are paying the utility. EV drivers should be capable of knowing what their car has consumed and will be EXCITED to pay for the charge.

Any loss from the rare person trying to underpay for the juice they used will easily be made up by the delighted guests who paid you more than the expense you incurred.

[Alex]

Hi @Brian3551 ! 👋

Thank you for answering the post and giving your opinion about fees for charging electric vehicles. Since this post is from some years ago, what do you think about creating a new post to continue discussing this?

This might attract more active members and will share more ideas about this. 

Best wishes, 

Alex

[Peter4656]

What many participants do not realise is that EV charging is actually not the same as using an oven or A/C. The EV consumes electricity at a constant rate throughout the charge. Ovens and A/C switch on and off to maintain the temperature. EV' suck juice ALL the time they are charging.