On 22 September 2022, Radisson Hotel Group announced its first ultra-fast EV charging hub, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt, in partnership with Allego.
Radisson’s Allego partnership announcement is dated 15 July 2021 and outlined planned charging deployment at more than 220 European locations. Its September 2022 hub announcement reported over 510 chargers across Europe and planned Sunfuel installations in India.
as part of the Group’s new, revamped automotive value proposition in Frankfurt, Germany, The first ultra-fast Electric Charging Hub was announced on 22 September 2022 with an aim to meet the evolving needs of automotive clients for their events and those of their eco-minded consumers.
Radisson Hotel Group’s EV Charging Plans
Ulf Schulte, Managing Director DACH at Allego comments: “We are very pleased to offer ultra-fast charging at Radisson Blu Hotel, Frankfurt. Charging infrastructure is a true asset and boosts the attractiveness of every single hotel. Overall, Radisson Hotel Group is leading the way in offering charging solutions to all guests and visitors, and we are proud to be their partner.
In addition to the existing overnight AC charging points, the 150 kW Hyper Charger or HPC is also accessible 24/7 and uses 100% green energy. All chargers will of course be integrated into the pan European Allego charging network offering access to all EV drivers without compromise. Whether you are there for a business meeting, a short break, or an overnight stay, your car will be fully charged when you hit the road again.”
Automakers are not only focusing on what customers demand and integrating those sustainable practices in the design and manufacturing of their vehicles, but also in their marketing strategy. The reason behind this could be that nearly two-thirds of consumers are now sustainability-minded drivers.
Radisson Hotel Group is considered a global leader in green mobility and sustainability. It since has been an active influencer in the travel and hospitality industry to expand green travel options as part of its commitment to decarbonize the business and achieve net zero by 2050.
In its July 2021 partnership announcement, Radisson reported a 30% carbon-emissions reduction over the preceding decade and 30,300 tonnes of carbon offsets since 2019.
Inge Huijbrechts, Global Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Security and Corporate Communications at Radisson Hotel Group said: “With consumer demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) expected to grow fourfold by 2025, electric vehicles will become the dominant powertrain in the next decade. At Radisson Hotel Group, we support this shift by providing green mobility solutions at our hotels.
Today, we already have more than 510 electric car charging posts at 141 hotels in EMEA, and we set an ambitious target of bringing EV charging solutions to all eligible European properties by 2025. In India, we aim to equip all 100+ Radisson Hotel Group properties with EV charging stations. Almost 25% of our hotels offer exclusively green taxi solutions with hybrid or electric vehicles for guests travelling to events and meetings.
We can help drive the e-mobility movement forward by providing automotive brands with everything they need for sustainable events, starting with the right EV charging solution for each location.”
