EV Charging for Vacation Rentals: A Smart Investment for Property Owners

EV drivers are increasingly choosing accommodation based on charging availability. For vacation rental owners — zimmer operators, boutique guesthouses, and rural retreats — installing a smart EV charger is quickly becoming a competitive necessity and a meaningful revenue opportunity.

Why EV Charging is Now a Guest Expectation

As EV penetration in Israel accelerates past 10% of new car sales, the proportion of guests arriving by electric vehicle is growing rapidly. Guests with EVs actively search for properties that offer charging — and are willing to pay a premium for the convenience. Vacation rentals without charging risk being filtered out of searches entirely on major booking platforms.

Benefits for Property Owners

Increased bookings and higher nightly rates: Properties with EV charging consistently command higher average daily rates and better occupancy. It's a direct return on a relatively modest investment.

Revenue from charging sessions: With a smart charger managed through Greems, you can charge guests per kWh consumed — turning a utility cost into a revenue stream. Session data is captured automatically.

Hands-off management: Greems allows remote activation, access control via app or RFID, and automatic billing — no manual involvement from the property owner between guest check-ins.

What to Install

A single 7.4kW smart OCPP charger is the right starting point for most vacation rentals — sufficient to fully charge any EV overnight, manageable on a standard single-phase supply, and fully controllable remotely through Greems. For properties with multiple parking spaces, Greems' load balancing supports multiple chargers on the same connection.

Interested in adding EV charging to your property? Greems handles everything from installation to ongoing management. Get in touch.