Category: Technology & Innovation

Savannah Business Journal Staff Report

October 16, 2017 - Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has just made resort living less stressful for those with electric vehicles, by adding one universal electric car charging station and one Tesla specific electric car charging station to its robust list of resort amenities. 

Through the addition of these charging stations, Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island now offers the ability to charge electric vehicles right on the resort property—free of charge.

Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island is now one of four locations on Hilton Head Island that offers “Destination Charging” according to Tesla. “Destination Charging” is a program created by Tesla that works to expand charging locations among travel destinations. 

“When guests visit our resort, we try our best to ensure that we are able to meet as many of their needs as possible,” said Jay Wiendl, general manager of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. “These charging stations will welcome ‘green’ travelers and electric vehicle owners from all over.”

The resort installed the electric car charging stations this year, which are officially available for use. Kevin Wamsley, director of engineering at Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island, oversaw the project.