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Hotel DC Charging

DC Fast Charging
for Hotels

“EV-Friendly Hotel” can be an advantage for your property. Some EV-driving guests consider charging availability when choosing a hotel, and DC fast charging can help your hotel attract them.

DC fast chargers for hotels are selected and quoted per project (not stocked by Trexon) — from boutique 50kW single-bay installations to 4-bay 120kW hubs for flagship properties. Guest billing integration is available via the charger supplier.

RM1.50–2.00
Illustrative per-kWh guest rate (set by the hotel)
60 min
50kW charge — room/pool session
25 min
120kW charge — F&B visit window
CCS2
Universal DC connector for guest EVs
The Hotel Case for DC Charging

“EV-Friendly Hotel”
as a Marketing Asset

Malaysia's EV fleet keeps growing — and the demographic driving them travels frequently for business and leisure. These guests face a consistent problem: finding reliable, fast charging when they're away from home.

A hotel with DC fast charging solves that problem completely. Guests arrive, hand their keys to valet, and their car is fully charged by morning. Or they check in at 6pm, plug in, and sit down for dinner knowing the car is sorted. That's a guest experience upgrade that translates directly into repeat bookings, better reviews, and word-of-mouth referralswithin the EV community.

There is a revenue angle too. You set the per-kWh rate, and charging revenue is modelled per site from expected utilisation, billed automatically to the room account.

Destination Charging

EV-driving guests actively search for hotels with fast charging. Appearing on PlugShare, ChargeNow, and Google Maps EV filters drives direct bookings from this growing segment.

Premium Guest Profile

Hotels with fast charging can appeal to EV-driving guests who plan stops around charging. Revenue is modelled per site.

Frictionless Billing

OCPP integration with your PMS means guests can charge via room key card. The session fee posts directly to their folio — no separate payment, no friction.

EV-Friendly Badge

Hotels with EV charging gain a visible marketing differentiator on Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Google Hotels, and Agoda. It signals modernity and sustainability.

Which Hotels Benefit Most

DC fast charging adds value across all hotel categories — but some property types see a faster return on investment.

Business Hotels

Airport, city-centre, and MICE properties — frequent EV business travellers need a guaranteed overnight top-up.

Resorts & Leisure

Guests arrive from major cities (KL, JB, Penang) in EVs. A 60–90 minute pool/spa session perfectly aligns with a DC charging session.

Serviced Apartments

Long-stay guests (weekly+) are heavy EV users. DC charging capability drives direct bookings and extensions.

Boutique Hotels

A differentiator in a crowded market — the property that charges guests' cars stands out on every OTA platform.

Hotel DC Charging Packages

Two configurations for hotels — sized for boutique properties and full-scale flagship hotels. Market estimates include hardware and civil works; any TNB supply upgrade is quoted per site.

1–2 Bay

Hotel Starter

Power per bay50kW per bay
Total capacity100kW total
Charge timeBYD Atto 3 to 80% in 60 min
Best forBoutique hotels, serviced apartments, airport hotels
  • 1–2× 50kW DC charger (CCS2 + CHAdeMO)
  • Wall-mount or pedestal installation
  • OCPP 1.6J cloud management
  • TNB supply upgrade coordination
  • Guest QR code start / app integration
  • 12-month on-site warranty
From ~RM150,000 (market estimate)
Modelled per site
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4-Bay

Hotel Premier

Power per bay120kW per bay (dual-gun)
Total capacity480kW total
Charge timeTesla Model 3 to 80% in 25 min
Best for4-5 star hotels, resorts, conference hotels with valet parking
  • 4× 120kW DC charger (dual-gun CCS2)
  • Dedicated EV charging bays with signage
  • PMS room billing integration via charger supplier (Opera, Protel, etc.)
  • Dynamic load balancing
  • Branded charging experience option
  • Revenue dashboard + monthly reporting
  • Priority maintenance scheduling
From ~RM350,000 (market estimate)
Modelled per site
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Prices are indicative. Final pricing is subject to TNB requirements and the RM100 priority site visit, fully credited when the project proceeds. Prices are market estimates: DC chargers are not stocked by Trexon and are quoted per site. Contact us for a site-specific model.

Multiple Revenue Streams

DC charging isn't one revenue line — it's four. Hotels that structure this well generate returns well above the basic kWh calculation.

Guest charging at RM1.80/kWh
Primary revenue stream
2-hour idle fee after session
Prevents bay blocking
Monthly valet charging membership
B2B corporate accounts
EV-friendly room rate premium
Possible; varies by property

Common Hotel Charging Models

DC fast charging in Malaysian hotels is growing. These are general set-ups, not Trexon projects — DC chargers are not stocked by Trexon and are quoted per site.

City business hotel
CPO network partner · DC 50–120 kW

A charge-point operator installs and runs the charger; guests pay through the network app and the hotel shares the space.

Hotel-owned charger
OCPP back-end · DC 50 kW

The hotel owns the charger, sets its own per-kWh rate and bills guests through an OCPP back-end.

Resort
AC + DC mix · 22 kW AC + DC

Overnight AC points for staying guests plus a DC point for day visitors and quick top-ups.

General market models for context only. Not Trexon projects.

PMS Billing Integration

Frictionless guest charging — no separate payment, no front desk coordination.

How it Works

  1. 1.Guest taps room key card on charger
  2. 2.OCPP platform authenticates via PMS integration
  3. 3.Charging session starts automatically
  4. 4.kWh consumed posts to room folio in real-time
  5. 5.Guest pays at checkout with all other charges

Compatible PMS Systems

  • Oracle Opera Cloud
  • Protel Air / MPE
  • Mews PMS
  • Cloudbeds
  • RoomKey
  • Custom API (REST/webhook)

Custom PMS integrations available for any system with open API. Ask us about your specific property management software during the RM100 priority site visit, fully credited when the project proceeds.

Tax Incentives

GITA Applies to Hotels

Hotels that operate EV charging as a billable guest service may qualify for significant Malaysian government tax incentives under the Green Investment Tax Allowance (GITA) programme.

100% Allowance under GITA

GITA Asset, Tier 1: an allowance of 100% of qualifying EV charging capex, set off against up to 70% of statutory income. Commission and submit to MGTC by 31 Dec 2026.

Applied Through MGTC

GITA Asset is applied for through MGTC (MyHIJAU), not MIDA. The allowance belongs to the company that owns the chargers; confirm the tax treatment with your tax adviser.

RM2,500 Personal Tax Relief (EV owners)

Individual EV owners can claim up to RM2,500 personal tax relief on their own EV charging equipment (not on charging at your hotel). This supports EV adoption — and more potential users for your charger.

GITA Guidance Included

Trexon includes GITA guidance with every hotel quote. Confirm the tax treatment with your own tax adviser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from hotel GMs and property directors considering DC fast charging.

How much does a DC fast charger for a hotel cost in Malaysia?▼
A 1-2 bay 50kW DC charger package for hotels starts at about RM150,000 fully installed. A 4-bay 120kW hub for larger hotels or resorts costs approximately RM350,000. These are market estimates; DC chargers are not stocked by Trexon and are quoted per site. Pricing includes the charger, civil works, OCPP commissioning, and 12-month on-site warranty; any TNB supply upgrade is quoted per site.
How much can a hotel charge guests for EV charging in Malaysia?▼
Hotels set their own per-kWh rate for DC fast charging, often above public network rates for the convenience. Revenue depends on utilisation and the rate you set, so we model it per site in your proposal. Charges can be billed directly to the room account through OCPP integration.
Which hotels in Malaysia have DC fast charging?▼
A growing number of Malaysian hotels and resorts host DC chargers, usually either operated with a charge-point operator (CPO) network or owned by the hotel and billed through an OCPP back-end. Sites change often, so check a charging-network app for current locations. We do not list specific hotels, and none of them are Trexon projects.
Can hotel EV charging be integrated with room billing?▼
Often, yes. Many OCPP charging back-ends can post the session charge to a hotel Property Management System (PMS), so guests can charge to their room folio. Whether your PMS can be linked is confirmed per site before we quote.
Does hotel EV charging qualify for GITA tax incentives?▼
Hotels that install and operate EV charging as a commercial service (billing guests) may qualify for the GITA Asset allowance at 100% (Tier 1) of qualifying capex, set off against up to 70% of statutory income, if the system is commissioned and the application submitted to MGTC by 31 December 2026. Trexon provides GITA guidance with every hotel quote.
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Get a Custom EV Charging Proposal for Your Hotel

Tell us about your property and we'll design an EV charging solution that fits your parking layout, guest volume, and budget.

  • Charger and installation scope confirmed from your site details
  • Electrical board and parking photos reviewed by our engineers
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Become an EV-Friendly Hotel

Start with a free quote. The RM100 priority site visit confirms the property scope and is fully credited when the project proceeds.

We handle everything: TNB application, civil works, OCPP commissioning, PMS integration (via the charger supplier), GITA guidance, and ongoing maintenance.