Leading the charge: how the hospitality sector is building Australia's EV network

Instead of waiting for the government to step up, hotels, Airbnb hosts and other operators are installing micro EV chargersFor David Ritchie, installing three electric car chargers for customers at his winery was a "no-brainer". With a powerful solar array and storage battery about to come online, visitors to Delatite Wines will soon be able to drive their EVs to the idyllic spot in regional Victoria and enjoy their sampling tour safe in the knowledge that they will be charging their car on free, clean energy for the return journey.Ritchie is one of a growing number of business people pioneering a wave of eco-tourism based around the availability of EV chargers. Instead of enduring what could be a long wait for the Coalition government to join the green energy revolution, hotels, motels, Airbnb hosts and other hospitality operators like Ritchie are stepping up and delivering a micro EV charging network for Australia. Continue reading...