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Practical guides on planning, funding and running EV charging, a weekly round-up of the news that matters, and the latest from Connekt.

Running & Earning

Why Broken Chargers Damage Trust Faster Than You Think

Discover why broken EV chargers can damage guest trust at hotels, hospitality and leisure venues. From frustrated visitors and negative reviews to increased pressure on staff, explore the hidden impact of unreliable EV charging and why proactive monitoring, ongoing maintenance and 24/7 driver support are essential for businesses today.

12 October 2026 · 9 min read

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Hospitality & Destination

EV Charging as Part of the Overall Guest Journey

Discover how EV charging can become a seamless part of the overall guest journey. From booking and arrival to simple payments, overnight charging and 24/7 driver support, learn how hospitality venues can create a reliable EV charging experience that improves guest convenience and supports growing demand from EV drivers.

6 October 2026 · 7 min read

Hospitality & Destination

EV Charging That Guests Don’t Need Help With

Discover how hotels can make EV charging simple for guests. From clear signage and straightforward payments to reliable chargers, 24/7 driver support and network monitoring, learn how user-friendly hotel EV charging can improve the guest experience, reduce pressure on reception teams and support growing demand from EV drivers.

29 September 2026 · 6 min read

Running & Earning

When EV Charging Goes Wrong, Who Owns the Problem?

When EV charging goes wrong, who takes responsibility? Discover why ongoing monitoring, 24/7 driver support and clear fault management are essential for commercial EV charging. Learn how a fully managed EV charging solution can reduce pressure on staff, improve customer experience and protect operations across hospitality, leisure, workplaces and fleets.

17 September 2026 · 7 min read

Running & Earning

Why Driver Experience Is Your Brand Experience

Discover why EV driver experience is an important part of your hotel’s brand experience. From reliable chargers and simple payments to 24/7 driver support, charger visibility and the right charging speeds, learn how well-managed hotel EV charging can improve guest satisfaction and create a seamless stay from arrival to departure.

14 September 2026 · 6 min read

Running & Earning

How We Measure Success Beyond Installation

Discover how Connekt measures EV charging success beyond installation. From network uptime and reliability to driver support, charging data, dwell time and long-term performance, our Network Manager, Grahame, explains what happens behind the scenes to keep EV chargers operational and deliver a reliable experience for businesses and drivers.

8 September 2026 · 8 min read

Planning & Buying

Choosing an EV Charging Partner You Can Trust

Choosing the right EV charging partner goes beyond hardware and installation. Discover what businesses should look for, from reliability and 24/7 support to network monitoring, scalability, funding and charger visibility through e-roaming partners. Learn how the right commercial EV charging provider can deliver long-term value for your business.

8 September 2026 · 7 min read

Hospitality & Destination

EV charging for hotels, leisure parks, golf clubs and venues.

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Hospitality & Destination

When EV Charging Enhances the Customer Experience

EV charging can enhance the customer experience when it is designed around convenience, reliability and how guests use a site. For hospitality venues, aligning charger placement, accessibility and dwell time with the guest journey ensures charging feels seamless, supporting longer stays, higher satisfaction and a more future-ready, customer-focused environment.

15 April 2026 · 4 min read

Hospitality & Destination

Designing EV Charging Around Dwell Time

Dwell time is one of the most important factors in EV charging design, especially for hotels and leisure sites. This article explains how aligning charger type, speed and placement with how long guests stay leads to more effective, reliable and cost-efficient EV charging solutions that enhance the overall guest experience.

31 March 2026 · 3 min read

Workplace & Fleet

Charging for staff, visitors and fleet depots.

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Workplace & Fleet

Your Employees Are Buying EVs. Is Your Workplace Ready?

Discover how to prepare your workplace for growing EV adoption. From understanding employee demand and electrical capacity to workplace charging policies, costs and future fleet requirements, learn how businesses can introduce workplace EV charging that supports employees today while creating flexible, scalable infrastructure for the future.

23 August 2026 · 5 min read

Workplace & Fleet

The Fleet EV Charging Questions to Answer Before You Order a Single Vehicle

Planning an electric fleet? Your EV charging strategy should start before the vehicles arrive. Discover the key fleet EV charging questions around routes, dwell times, site power, charger numbers, load management and future growth to ensure your charging infrastructure supports operations today and scales with your fleet tomorrow.

17 August 2026 · 5 min read

Workplace & Fleet

5 Infrastructure Mistakes That Slow EV Fleet Rollouts

Discover the five most common infrastructure mistakes that slow EV fleet rollouts, from poor charging strategy and power limitations to scalability and operational disruption. Learn how businesses can design reliable, future-proof EV fleet charging infrastructure that reduces vehicle downtime, supports operational continuity, and enables successful long-term fleet electrification.

22 May 2026 · 3 min read

Planning & Buying

Costs, chargers, grants and choosing a partner.

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Planning & Buying

EV Charging Is a Long-Term Relationship, Not a Transaction

Choosing an EV charging partner is about more than installing chargers. Discover why ongoing support, maintenance, software, scalability, and funding advice are essential for long-term success. Learn why businesses across hospitality, leisure, workplaces, and fleets should treat EV charging as a long-term partnership—not a one-off transaction.

27 July 2026 · 4 min read

Planning & Buying

Choosing an EV Charging Model You Won't Regret in 5 Years

Choosing the right EV charging model is about more than today's demand. Learn how hotels, workplaces, leisure destinations, and fleet operators can future-proof EV charging infrastructure by planning for growth, selecting scalable solutions, exploring funding opportunities, and avoiding costly decisions that may need replacing in just a few years.

16 June 2026 · 4 min read

Planning & Buying

How to Think About ROI on EV Charging Without Overthinking It

Calculating EV charging ROI doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how hotels, workplaces, leisure destinations, and fleet operators can evaluate the true return on EV charging by looking beyond charging revenue and considering customer experience, operational benefits, funding opportunities, future demand, and long-term business value.

11 June 2026 · 3 min read

Running & Earning

Uptime, support, software and revenue once chargers are live.

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Running & Earning

The Cost of Poor EV Charging Support

Poor EV charging support can cost businesses far more than a temporary fault. Discover how slow response times, downtime, frustrated drivers, and increased pressure on your team can impact customer experience, operations, and reputation—and why ongoing support is essential for a successful EV charging solution.

28 July 2026 · 3 min read

Running & Earning

Why Uptime Matters More Than Charger Count

EV charger uptime is one of the most important measures of a successful charging network. Discover why reliable EV charging infrastructure, proactive monitoring, ongoing maintenance, and 24/7 support matter more than charger count for hotels, workplaces, leisure destinations, and commercial fleets looking to deliver a seamless charging experience.

14 July 2026 · 4 min read

Running & Earning

What Happens After EV Chargers Go Live?

Installing EV chargers is only the beginning. Learn what happens after EV charging goes live, from growing user demand and ongoing support requirements to future expansion opportunities. Discover how businesses can maximise long-term value from EV charging infrastructure through effective management, monitoring, maintenance, and strategic planning.

23 June 2026 · 3 min read

Industry & Policy

Public sector, policy and where the market is heading.

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Industry & Policy

The Role of EV Charging in Smart Cities: Top 10 Insights for Businesses

The Future of EV Charging is NOW.As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the concept of "smart cities" is being spoken about more often. It's not such a stretch to imagine. Already our houses have became more connected than ever with smart devices, smart plugs, smart lamps.......if something can connect to the internet, it can be smart!

4 February 2026 · 2 min read

Connekt News

Announcements, awards and partnerships from Connekt.

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Connekt News

Connekt EV Charging Named in Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50

Connekt EV Charging has been recognised in the inaugural Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50, celebrating Scotland's fastest-growing businesses. Discover how the Scottish EV charging company achieved this milestone and continues to accelerate the UK's transition to electric vehicles.

30 June 2026 · 3 min read