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How to Charge Airbnb Guests for EV Charging (Without Making It Weird)
How to Charge Airbnb Guests for EV Charging (Without Making It Weird)
Free, a higher rate, a flat fee, an invoice, or pay per kWh at the charger: five ways hosts handle guest EV charging, and what Airbnb allows. Read more...
Airbnb EV Charging Policy: House Rules and Listing Templates for Hosts
Airbnb EV Charging Policy: House Rules and Listing Templates for Hosts
Airbnb has no single EV charging policy, so your listing does the job. Copy-and-paste house rules, listing text and check-in notes for free or paid charging. Read more...
The Best EV Chargers for Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals (2026)
The Best EV Chargers for Airbnbs and Vacation Rentals (2026)
Seven EV chargers compared for short-term rentals, including which ones let guests pay, what they cost per year to run, and which to skip. Read more...
Can You Make Money From Your Home EV Charger?
Can You Make Money From Your Home EV Charger?
Yes, but probably less than you think, unless you run a rental. Who will pay, how they pay, what it really earns, and the state rules to check first. Read more...
Level 2 EV Chargers That Take Payment: How Should Your Customers Pay?
Level 2 EV Chargers That Take Payment: How Should Your Customers Pay?
Card readers, network apps and QR pay compared for small businesses with one to three chargers, with the yearly fees each one actually costs you. Read more...
Boba EV charger at a property garage, is an EV charger a good investment
Is an EV Charger a Good Investment for Your Property?
You may have seen more and more EVs on the road and wondered: “Would an EV charger actually be worth installing at my property?” If you own an Airbnb, VRBO,... Read more...
Profit from the price gap: your electricity costs 11¢–25¢ per kWh, public EV charging 45¢–65¢
You Could Charge 3X Your Electricity Cost
Profit From the Price Gap: How STR Owners Can Make Money From EV Charging You Could Charge $3X Your Electricity Cost Here's what makes EV charging especially interesting for short-term... Read more...
Owner setting the EV charging price per kWh in the Boba Owner App
How Much Should You Charge for EV Charging at Your Property?
How much should you charge for EV charging at your property? We explore the gap between residential electricity rates and commercial charging prices, why competitive pricing matters, and how Boba... Read more...
Boba 240V plug-in residential-style EV charger with a payment system
Why Boba Charge Recommends a 240V Plug-In EV Charger
Why Boba Charge Recommends a 240V Plug-In EV Charger If you're installing EV charging at an Airbnb, vacation rental, home, or other property, you have two basic choices: Hardwire the... Read more...
Short-term rental guest paying for EV charging on her phone at a Boba charger
How Boba Charge Works: A Simpler Way for Short-Term Rental Hosts to Offer EV Charging
Discover how Boba Charge makes it simple for short-term rental hosts to offer paid EV charging. Plug in to a 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet, set your price, let guests pay... Read more...