How to Find a Hotel with EV Charging

A growing number of EV travellers are making this choice, and the numbers back it up. In Canada, zero-emission vehicle sales climbed 15.8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the year before, accounting for 10.8% of new vehicle sales, according to Statistics Canada. In the US, about 22% of light vehicles sold in 2025 were hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric, up from 20% in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Hotels on both sides of the border are taking notice.

Staying at a hotel with charging changes the way you road trip:

• You charge while you sleep, and leave in the morning with a full charge — no detour, no waiting at a public station

• It's just as convenient for a weekend getaway as for a business trip, where every minute counts

• Some properties even include charging in the room rate — a welcome break from paying at public stations

The ChargeHub map

• Turn on the "hotel" filter to show only equipped properties

• Check real-time charger availability

• Coverage on both sides of the border: more than 260,000 ports listed across Canada and the US

Find available chargers at hotels near your destination

Specialized apps

Community-driven apps like PlugShare also list hotel chargers, flagged by fellow users. That coverage, though, depends on how active the community is. The ChargeHub map, by contrast, aggregates data from multiple networks in real time to deliver reliable, up-to-date coverage across Canada and the US.

Coverage varies widely by chain and region: some are rolling out charging nationwide, while others focus on destination properties or major urban centres.

Canada

In Canada, major international chains like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG concentrate chargers mainly in city hotels, especially Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, and Calgary, where business travel and EV adoption are highest. Independent and boutique properties, often located in regional or tourist destinations (like Fairmont Tremblant, Manoir Hovey, or Le Germain Charlevoix), have made charging a selling point to attract road-tripping guests. For these properties, the destination matters more than the brand.

United States

In the US, the market is more mature and coverage denser than in Canada. Hilton and IHG are rolling out charging at scale, with hundreds of equipped properties from coast to coast, while Marriott Bonvoy offers an advanced search filter that makes it easy to spot hotels with charging across its vast national network. Sonesta, meanwhile, is quickly adding chargers and stands out for free Level 2 charging at many of its properties — a compelling draw for EV travellers looking for budget-friendly options.

Connector compatibility

The Level 2 connector (J1772) is compatible with nearly all EVs sold in Canada and the US. Tesla chargers (NACS), on the other hand, require an adapter for non-Tesla EVs. When you call the hotel, mention your EV model so you know what to expect.

The cost of charging

Some hotels, like Manoir Hovey in Quebec and many Sonesta locations in the US, offer free charging to guests. Others bill by the hour (typically $2 to $4) or by the kWh. Tip: check the property's listing on ChargeHub, or call the hotel directly to find out.

Charger availability on arrival

At most hotels in both Canada and the US, charger access works on a first-come, first-served basis. Before you head to a charger, check its real-time availability on the ChargeHub map.

Questions to ask the hotel before booking:

Let the ChargeHub Trip Planner do the legwork: it pinpoints hotels with charging all along your route, so you don't have to search for them one by one. It works no matter your route, whether it's a weekend getaway from Montreal to Charlevoix or a drive up the Pacific coast, from Los Angeles to Portland via San Francisco.

Range tip: an overnight Level 2 charge of about 8 hours typically adds 150 to 300 km of range, depending on your vehicle and the charger's power. As a simple rule of thumb, plan for a hotel with charging every 200 to 250 km: this buffer accounts for highway-speed driving, cold weather, or elevation changes, which reduce real-world range compared to official range estimates.

Whether your next stop is in Canada or the US, the ChargeHub map is the easiest way to confirm, before you book, that a compatible charger is waiting for you at your destination.

Plan your next trip with the ChargeHub Trip Planner