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Hotel & Hospitality
Future-Ready EV Charging for Guests and the Local Community
Located in Coupar Angus, The Red House Hotel has been welcoming guests for decades and remains the town’s last remaining hotel.
The Background
Located in Coupar Angus, The Red House Hotel has been welcoming guests for decades and remains the town’s last remaining hotel. Family-run for over forty years, the hotel serves not only overnight guests, but also golfers, day visitors, and the wider local community.
As demand for electric vehicle charging continued to grow, the hotel partnered with Connekt to introduce on-site EV charging, enhancing convenience for visitors while supporting the transition to more sustainable travel.
The Challenge
The Red House Hotel had seen increasing demand from guests asking whether EV charging facilities would be added to the site.
Key considerations included:
Supporting hotel guests travelling in electric vehicles
Providing convenient charging for golfers and day visitors
Enhancing sustainability credentials
Delivering a financially viable solution with minimal operational complexity
As a rural hospitality venue with a large, accessible car park, the hotel recognised the opportunity to provide an important service not only for guests, but also for the wider community.
“We’re very pleased to be offering EV charging to the increasing number of hotel guests, golfers, and day visitors travelling in electric vehicles. David and the Connekt team have done a great job — not only installing the chargers, but providing plenty of information and making the whole process straightforward. Everything is covered through charger revenue with no ongoing expenses for us at all. The chargers are easy and convenient to use, and we’re confident they’ll be very well used in the months ahead.”
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The Solution
Connekt delivered a tailored EV charging solution designed to support both hospitality and community use.
The installation included:
2 × Rolec dual 22kW AC chargers
4 charging bays located at the front of the hotel
Convenient charging for hotel guests, visitors, and local EV drivers
The project was fully funded, with Connekt managing the process from application through to installation and commissioning.
In addition to installation, Connekt provided:
Clear operational guidance and onboarding
A simple commercial model with fees incorporated into a single agreement
Ongoing support and maintenance
24/7 assistance to ensure a seamless user experience
The chargers were designed to be easy and convenient to use, with clear on-site instructions for drivers.
The Impact
The installation has delivered significant benefits for both the hotel and the surrounding rural community.
Key outcomes include:
Convenient EV charging for guests, golfers, and day visitors
Improved sustainability credentials for the business
Increased appeal to EV-driving travellers
A new revenue opportunity with no ongoing operational expense burden
Additional charging infrastructure for local residents without access to home charging
The chargers are expected to see particularly high usage during the busy spring and summer tourism seasons.
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The Outcome
Through its partnership with Connekt, The Red House Hotel has successfully introduced EV charging that supports both modern hospitality expectations and the needs of the local rural community.
By securing full grant funding and delivering a simple, fully supported solution, Connekt enabled the hotel to implement future-ready EV infrastructure without financial or operational complexity.
The result is a more sustainable, accessible, and commercially resilient hospitality offering for years to come.
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