Essendi, Ibis, Mercure Amsterdam City and Novotel hotels added electric vehicle (EV) charging for their hotels in the Netherlands.

The hotels partnered with Wallbox, a provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, and with charge point operator PowerGo to accelerate the deployment of AC and DC charging infrastructure across Essendi hotels in the Netherlands. 

The installations will feature Wallbox’s Em4, a robust AC charger designed for high-traffic environments, and Supernova, the company’s high-efficiency DC fast charger.

The first installation is operational at the Mercure Amsterdam City. Since May, guests and visitors have been able to charge their EVs at six 22 kW AC charging points with two 150 kW DC charging points planned for installation once the upgraded grid connection is in place. 

In June, Novotel Amsterdam City also became operational, offering two 150 kW DC and six 22 kW AC charging points. These installations mark the beginning of a potential broader rollout within Essendi’s hotel portfolio in the Netherlands.

Upcoming installations are expected at multiple hotel locations in the provinces of North Holland and South Holland, including the Ibis and Ibis Budget Amsterdam Airport hotels at Schiphol and the Novotel in Rotterdam Brainpark.

“At Wallbox, we develop smart charging solutions that make electrification accessible and scalable,” said Eduard Castañeda, chief fast charging officer and co-founder of Wallbox, in a statement. “Collaboration with PowerGo aims to deliver high-performance charging experiences in key locations, combining smart features, ease of use and robust design, while also showcasing the Wallbox portfolio.”

PowerGo, a subsidiary of solar energy specialist PowerField, operates more than 1,700 public charging points across seven European countries. Its network is powered by solar energy generated from PowerField’s solar parks.