IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has made an agreement with EnviroSpark to make electric vehicle chargers (EVCs) available to all IHG-branded hotels across the U.S. and Canada. This agreement will further expand on IHG’s 1,100 hotels globally with EVCs.
To help travelers plan ahead, IHG has added an EV-charger search filter on its IHG One Rewards mobile app alongside a set of mapping features.
The adoption of electric vehicles is rising sharply as the global push for net-zero carbon emissions accelerates. According to Goldman Sachs Research, EVs will make up about half of new car sales worldwide by 2035.
“Providing guests with more EV-charging convenience is a natural next step for IHG,” said Brian McGuinness, SVP, global guest experience, IHG Hotels & Resorts. “With iconic road-trip brands such as Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express, taking care of travelers on the road is core to what we do every day. Through our agreement with EnviroSpark, we’re providing even more options for IHG owners to install EVCs at hotels while making travel easier for a growing segment of sustainability-minded travelers.”
Aaron Luque, founder/CEO, EnviroSpark, said, “The partnership reflects our shared commitment to a sustainable economy and aligns with the rising demand for eco-friendly travel options. Together, we aim to create a seamless and environmentally friendly experience for travelers, contributing to a greener future and bringing us closer to our vision of widespread EV adoption.”
To help accelerate the EV charging infrastructure emerging in North America, IHG is also supporting hotel owners with an EV charging guide with best practices to encourage installation of EV chargers across its portfolio of more than 4,100 open hotels in the U.S. and Canada.
