A necessary evolution
With the electric age and the democratisation of electric vehicles, it was essential to start offering such a filter option. Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, and are gradually replacing internal combustion engines, as long as they can be driven without a filter.in 2035, combustion-powered vehicles will be banned from sale in EuropeThis is proof that technology is really evolving.
That's right, now that large electric vehicles autonomy are available, you need to know whether your future reservation will be equipped accordingly. Not having a charging point at home when you're on holiday can be a handicap. Back in 2024, many French people were still afraid of the limited range of electric vehicles, despite the fact that many models now exceed 500 km on a single charge, and battery technologies are advancing rapidly. Many of them have had to spend even more time finding out about charging points near their hotels or holiday accommodation, in order to have peace of mind.
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You know the applications for finding public charging pointsIt is only natural that accommodation booking applications should also indicate whether or not this equipment is available in the accommodation.
We can even imagine that this type of equipment will become a real plus as electric vehicles become more widespread, and that places without them will be less frequented, as is to be expected for other places such as restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, etc.
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Following in the footsteps of restaurants, hotels, Booking and Google Maps, Airbnb is now offering to filter accommodation with a charging point.
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Airbnb and Booking still have room for improvement with their "recharging point" functionality
Obviously, knowing whether or not your reservation will be equipped with a charging point is already a big step forward for electric vehicle owners.
However, it would be even more practical to know :
- the type of socket
- the charging power of the said charging point,
- whether it's a charging point or a simple reinforced socket, which affects charging time (power)
- or whether or not you can recharge your car (type of cable).
To find out more about the power ratings and types of recharging plugs, read this article.
It's easy to imagine an additional filter appearing when you tick the 'EV charger' option, allowing you to choose a wattage and cable type, to save time on searching so that you don't need to ask the owners of the premises in question individually.
Owners' use of the "charging point" filter on Airbnb to be redefined
This is not to be confused with :
- a domestic recharging point that will be installed directly in the rental property's garden/parking area and that will be private,
- and a public terminal, which will be open to all (and therefore not necessarily available all the time) and which will not necessarily be attached to your reservation, and which will also generate additional costs.
The problem is that landlords see this new equipment filter as a way of attracting more people to their rental property, and don't really pay attention to these details. In fact, some properties indicate that they have a charging point, even though it's in the street and charging may therefore be subject to a charge. It's like saying that a property has a swimming pool, when the pool in question is a municipal swimming pool - it's counterproductive.
A well-intentioned filter from Airbnb and Booking, but room for improvement
So we've taken a look at the problems that this filter still encounters, even though it makes it easier to find owners. There is still room for improvement, especially with the growing popularity of electric vehicles. Websites will have to adapt to this change in their customers' lifestyles and offer tools that are consistent with these changes.
Nevertheless, Airbnb's and Booking's intention to include clean mobility on their websites is commendable and necessary, as they have already begun to do. Google and Apple in their Maps and Plans applications. Proof of real consumer demand and the democratisation of the electric car!
If you would like to find out more aboutsupport for the installation of charging points for private customers in 2024For more information, see our article on this subject.
