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  How a 17th-Century Monastery in Provence Turned EV Charging Into a “Set It and Forget It” Revenue Stream As electric vehicles become mainstream across Europe, hospitality businesses are facing a new expectation: Guests don’t just ask, “Do you have parking?” They ask, “Do you have EV charging?” For some properties, especially independent guest houses and retreat centers, this creates a dilemma: How do you provide EV charging without creating operational complexity? This was exactly the question faced by Monastère de Ségriès , a historic guest house in Provence, France. A Unique Hospitality Setting Monastère de Ségriès is not a typical hotel. Located in the heart of Provence, the property is a restored former monastery that now hosts: Retreats Corporate seminars Weddings and celebrations Fully catered private events It’s a family-run business with deep roots — in fact, the family has lived there longer than the monks once did. Their focus is hospitality, ...

How Condominiums & Apartment Complexes Can Make EV Charging Centrally Available to Homeowners

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The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping how people think about transportation and energy use. More homeowners and tenants are shifting toward sustainable mobility, but one major challenge remains—convenient and accessible EV charging in residential buildings. For condominiums and apartment complexes, installing EV charging stations is no longer just a luxury amenity—it is quickly becoming necessary. Residents with electric vehicles need a reliable charging solution close to home, and buildings that provide it will have a significant competitive edge over those that don’t. However, many property owners, landlords, and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) hesitate to install EV chargers due to concerns about costs, energy management, billing, and infrastructure upgrades. This is where Killswitch comes in, providing a simple, cost-effective solution to manage and monetize EV chargers while ensuring fair usage among residents. This article will explore why and how condominiums and apa...