Airbnb and Tesla Motors have teamed up to provide a new alternative way of travel with long-term roadtrip solutions for electric car owners. A car charging station can now be added to the list of amenities provided by Airbnb homes. Among the registered Airbnb applicants, Tesla will decide which homes will receive the charger and will cover costs while creating a "Tesla-ready property".
Tesla is collaborating with Airbnb as part of its effort to increase the number of charging stations and combat "range anxiety," which occurs among electric car drivers who are scared to drive too far between chargers. Tesla plans to put 100 chargers at high-end homes on Airbnb.
Although ideal roadtrip solutions for Tesla drivers, these charger-equipped properties can signify a shift in consumer travel decisions -- perhaps an increase of electric cars coinciding with rentals will be the future of family road-trips.
What's Driving This Trend
- Eco Road-trip Solutions
- Collaborations between companies that provide eco-friendly travel solutions will disrupt traditional travel methods in the future
- Residential Electric Car Charging Stations
- A growing trend of homes being equipped with electric car charging stations will encourage more consumers to invest in electric cars and create new opportunities for renewable energy startups
- Tesla-ready Properties
- This trend of offering homes with Tesla charging stations will create new opportunities for property owners to rent out their homes to eco-conscious consumers and provide innovative solutions to combat 'range anxiety'
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry should take note of this collaboration between Airbnb and Tesla and consider adding electric car charging stations as a standard amenity for guests
- Automotive
- Automotive companies should consider partnering with renewable energy startups to provide eco-friendly and convenient charging solutions for electric car owners
- Real Estate
- Real estate companies should consider adding Tesla charging stations as part of their property amenities to attract eco-conscious consumers and provide innovative solutions for electric car owners
