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EV charger instructions for guests (template)

Electric vehicle drivers search for stays with a charger, then message to ask which plug it has, whether it's free, and how to start it. Answering that up front saves a lot of back and forth.

This template tells guests where the charger is, what connector and power it offers, how to start and stop a session, any cost, the safety basics and what to do if it shows a fault. It also has a line for nearby public chargers.

The template

Replace anything in [brackets] with your own details.

About the charger

Location: [Charger location].
Connector: [Connector type]. [Adapter note, e.g. No adapter is provided.]
Speed: [Power level, e.g. about X km of range per hour], so most cars top up overnight.
Cost: [Cost, e.g. included in your stay / a flat fee of Amount per night].

Charging

Park so the cable reaches without stretching across the path or driveway.
Take the plug off its holder and push it into your car until it clicks.
Charging starts [Start method, e.g. by itself / when you tap the card on the charger / in the app with code Charger code].
To finish, stop charging from your car or [Stop method], then unplug and hang the cable back on its holder.

Please

One car at a time, please.
Please don't charge from other outdoor outlets or with extension cords. They aren't made for it.

Safety

Don't use the charger if the cable or plug looks damaged, or if the plug is full of water or snow.
Coil the cable on its holder so nobody trips over it.
Keep children from playing with the cable.
In an emergency, the charger switches off at the breaker labelled [Breaker label] at [Panel location].

If something goes wrong

[Fault light colour] light: unplug, wait a minute, and plug in again.
Your car says it isn't charging: check the charging schedule in your car's settings.
Still not working? Text [Host name] at [Host phone]. Nearby public chargers: [Nearby chargers].

Tips

Say the connector type in your listing; it is the first thing EV drivers check.
Have a licensed electrician install the charger on its own circuit, and keep the paperwork.
Decide whether charging is free or charged before you list it, and say so plainly.
Put a hook or holster at the charger so the cable never lies across the driveway.
Note the closest fast charger in case a guest arrives nearly empty.

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Questions

Should I charge guests for using my EV charger?

That's up to you. Many hosts include it as a perk, while others add a flat fee; either way, state it clearly before booking.

Can guests charge an electric car from a regular outdoor outlet?

Some cars can trickle charge from a household outlet, but it can overheat older wiring and extension cords. Many hosts ask guests to use only the installed charger.

What connector should I tell guests about?

Name the connector on the cable and whether you provide any adapters. Guests can then check if their car is compatible before they book.

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