Looking for a secluded countryside to unwind? This one-of-a-kind hotel experience has just recently opened its doors in Essex, England, which prides itself as the world's first electric car-powered bed-and-breakfast. The unique accommodation uses electricity for all harnesses through an adaptor from the Hyundai IONIQ 5's vehicle to load (V2L) technology.
It opens as more and more Brits prefer to enjoy their staycation in the UK as it is less stressful than traveling overseas. Guests can have the chance to relax while enjoying a facility that offers a locally-sourced, sustainable menu and mixology-curated drinks, as well as picturesque views of the forest.
What's in Hyundai Hotel?
Hotel Hyundai is recently launched by the car maker and broadcaster Grace Dent to introduce their new model of an electric vehicle that harnesses the car's electricity to power other appliances via an adaptor.
Good News Network reports that it will be a three-week project with guests after a survey showed that 44% of people would go on short staycations rather than travel long distances, citing sustainability, supporting local businesses, and stress-free travel.
As the curator of the hotel concept, Dent said they aim to provide unique, memorable stays using a blend of innovation, luxury, and comfort. The hotel also has an outdoor cinema that will allow guests to relax.
Hotel Hyundai will open for 14 nights, from October 19 to November 5, to the public who have won the giveaway. They may sign up on their website by October 19 to choose three preferred dates.
Ashley Andrew of Hyundai Motor UK said this project is possible with IONIQ 5's V2L technology. She added that the experience demonstrates the practicality of the technology that may inspire others to go off-grid.
V2L Feature Becoming More Common in Electric Vehicles
The two most fundamental components of electric vehicles are batteries and motors. The batteries power the motors that cause the vehicle to move. But when it is parked, batteries are not used, so electric car manufacturers recently thought about using the reserve power to be useful in certain situations.
According to an article in Car Expert, they came up with the vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality that is now available in some recently launched EVs. Some of its benefits are that it makes camping trips possible, wherein people can use its electricity to power everyday appliances, and it can be used in rescue and relief efforts during natural disasters or crises.
When purchasing an electric vehicle today, it is important to look out for the actual wattage that the car can output and the adapters necessary to connect it to a 240V appliance that uses a three-pin plug.
Vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid (V2H and V2G) technology use the same principle as the V2L. Still, it describes giving supply back to the home or electricity grid from the EV's battery. It is like power sharing using bidirectional charging capability to feed energy back and provide backup power in a blackout emergency.
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