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Hotel & Hospitality
Transforming EV Charging at Tigh An Truish Inn
Tigh An Truish Inn, located beside the historic Bridge Across the Atlantic on the Isle of Seil, is a luxury, 2 AA-star rural inn with a fantastic history dating back to 1745.
The Background
Tigh An Truish Inn, located beside the historic Bridge Across the Atlantic on the Isle of Seil, is a luxury, 2 AA-star rural inn with a fantastic history dating back to 1745. Known for its award-winning hospitality, fine dining, and spectacular setting, the Inn serves as a welcoming and comfortable retreat for travellers from across the UK and beyond.
The Inn has always been forward-thinking, having once operated as a petrol station and recently transitioning to accommodate the modern needs of EV drivers by investigating EV Charging Solutions.
Teaming up with Connekt just felt like the right move for our company. Stephen and his team were an absolute pleasure to work with, offering incredible support from start to finish. The knowledge and care they brought to the project ensured a seamless transition to a more accessible, future-proof EV charging solution. We’re proud to offer the very best EV charging to our guests while staying true to our history of serving travelers from near and far. We highly recommend Connekt to any hospitality business looking to make the leap into EV charging!
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The Challenge
Outdated Infrastructure: The Inn previously installed Tesla chargers during a major refurbishment but found they were incompatible with many EVs on the market, limiting guest accessibility.
Inconvenient Layout: The existing charger placement was inefficient, restricting vehicle access.
Support Issues: The Tesla chargers had been offline for several months with no technical support or guidance available.
Solution
Connekt stepped in to provide a tailored EV charging solution designed specifically for Tigh An Truish's needs.
Charger Upgrade: Replaced the outdated Tesla chargers with two versatile 22kW Evec sockets, compatible with all EV models.
Improved Site Design: Relocated the charging area to the main car park, offering ample space for two vehicles to park and charge simultaneously.
Optimised Infrastructure: Leveraged the Inn’s historical infrastructure, repurposing the old petrol station’s power supply to energize the new chargers, symbolising a full-circle moment for the business.
Consultative Approach: Provided ongoing support and technical education, making the system accessible even to non-tech-savvy staff.
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The Outcome
By partnering with Connekt, Tigh An Truish Inn has truly put their customers first, further cementing its reputation as a destination for excellence. The collaboration transformed a challenge into an opportunity, proving that even the most historic of businesses can lead the way in modern hospitality.
I am delighted to have played my part in bringing this historic business even closer to it's modern customers of today. As the roads begin to fill up with Electric Vehicles it is imperative that hotels and driver destinations are structured to meet these new driver demands. Customers of Tigh An Truish can now safely and reliably recharge during their visit, in more ways than one!
Stephen Taylor - Connekt EV Charging
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