Thomas Hoobler’s Post

Completely agree. Standalone fueling stations (thankfully) will be a thing of the past and we can all get something more valuable out of that space. Not to say convenience stores are dead. In Japan, "konbinis" deliver standalone value for travelers on the go. For charging, the solutions that meet customers where they are will always win. Solutions for home, work, and other retail will dominate - saving customers from dedicated trips to chargers. At Inductive Robotics, we're focused on workplaces, commercial parking, airports, and other long-dwell environments.

The real estate industry is going to subsume the gas station industry. This is the future. For consumers, convenience wins. Why go out of your way to an EV charging station if you can fuel up at the grocery store, at the gym, or while you're at a restaurant? Thinking we need a bunch of dedicated EV charging stations is cognitive bias based on how we conceive of gas stations today. The "gas station" of the future is electrons that meet you where you're at. For businesses, profits win. Businesses will do what makes them money. EV charging did not make financial sense for a long time. That is changing, driven by tenant demand and lowering installation costs. Retailers like Walmart and Costco will lead the way, but other asset classes like multifamily won't be far behind. This is a win-win-win, and the biggest winner is the real estate industry. A tremendous amount of real estate today is undervalued, based on its energy generation potential. As the cost of solar and storage goes down, and more real estate owners unlock their true energy generation potential, energy will be a huge revenue generator for real estate owners. #proptech

In a recent publication by The New York Times, EV charging stations are transforming retail real estate, and the numbers are clear: 📈 Boosted Retail Traffic: A peer-reviewed study of Tesla Supercharger stations found a 4% increase in monthly visits and a 5% increase in spending at retailers. 💰Market Differentiator: Only 1 in 14 big-box stores, 1 in 15 grocery stores, and 1 in 40 department stores currently offer EV charging. Many real estate owners are pairing EV charging stations with carport solar. Solar carports can directly feed clean electricity into EV chargers, reducing grid dependency and lowering operational costs. Additionally, they provide practical amenities, offering shade in hot climates and protection from snow or rain in colder regions. By Jane Margolies #EVCharging #Solar #Carports #RetailShopping #CleanEnergy #EV https://lnkd.in/eqBX9PcT

The fuel retail industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards the adoption of EV charging infrastructure. With investment in EV charging solutions, retailers can benefit from high-traffic locations by offering accessible charging services to meet the needs of modern drivers. At Noodoe, we help businesses build their EV charging network with our automated, hands-off EV charging management systems. Our smart EV charging solutions, with 99.9% uptime-guaranteed software, enable enterprises to provide EV drivers with a seamless charging experience while generating new lucrative revenue streams with reliable chargers. #emobility #electricmobility #futuremobility #EV #ElectricVehicle #electricvehicles #transportation #EVcharging #EVcharger #evcharginginfrastructure #charginginfrastructure #chargingsystem #chargingstation #sustainabletransportation

"Local businesses see increases to traffic and spending by having an EV charger in the area" is a sentence that helps the conversation about electrification. Businesses have incentives on chargers and solar projects that help in the long run. Even if you never want one yourself the number of owners of electric vehicles is increasing yearly. Being able to charge your vehicle and get a quick snack or buy a trinket while you kill time is a nice convenience. Being the owner of the station and having access to cheap power is a double win in my eyes. https://lnkd.in/g9HRnWXK

How EV Charging Stations Increase Retail Revenue - 4% increase -- two different studies. Note too that the EV charging stations installed at Kohls are now branded Shell (made by Peerless-AV) https://lnkd.in/gK7mm-bP

It was fun to talk with Consumer Reports about its investigation into retailers and their commitments to install EV chargers. Turns out most aren't doing so yet even though the chargers can bring in incremental business. #consumerreports #electrifynews #retailbusinesses #EVcharging

EV Charging Stations DO Benefit Local Businesses

EV Charging Stations DO Benefit Local Businesses

Maebh Reynolds featured with Asif Ghafoor of Be.EV along with Tom Hurst of Fastned in this article. Thanks to Forecourt Trader for the mention. “Our survey of over 500 EV drivers showed that 63% are more likely to frequent and spend at locations with EV charging. This highlights a substantial market opportunity for forecourts to capitalise on. By integrating EV charging stations, forecourts can control the customer journey, using these points to gather data and understand consumer behaviour. This information can be used for personalised promotions, transforming the forecourt into a key destination.” https://lnkd.in/eYbVk_V9