More travelers than ever are driving electric vehicles to the Colorado mountains. If you’re one of them, knowing your charging options before you arrive can make your trip much easier. Hotel Alpenrock is set up to welcome EV drivers, with on-site charging that works for a wide range of vehicles. Here’s what to know before you plug in.
Choosing a breckenridge resort with reliable charging means you can arrive, park, and stop worrying about where your next charge will come from.
Networks and Connector Types On-Site
EV charging can feel confusing at first because different brands use different networks and plug types. Hotel Alpenrock offers charging designed to serve multiple vehicles, including options for Tesla drivers and drivers of other brands that use networks like ChargePoint.
Most hotel charging is Level 2, the standard for overnight stays. It adds range steadily while you sleep, so you wake up with a full battery. The connector you use depends on your car. Most non-Tesla EVs in North America, including many models from Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Kia, use the J1772 connector, while Tesla vehicles use the Tesla connector, also known as NACS, which a growing number of other automakers are adopting as well.
Before your trip, check which connector your vehicle uses and whether you’ll need an app or account to start a session. Having that set up ahead of time saves a few minutes at arrival. For a full overview of what’s available, visit the hotel’s page on ev charging breckenridge guests can use.
Tesla NACS Port and J1772 Adapter
One of the most helpful things to understand is how Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles can share charging options. Tesla’s North American Charging Standard port is becoming more common, and many drivers now travel with adapters.
If you drive a Tesla and arrive at a J1772 charger, you can use the J1772 adapter that comes with most Teslas to plug in. If you drive another brand and your car uses a J1772 port, you’ll be able to plug directly into compatible chargers. Some newer non-Tesla vehicles also come with NACS ports or adapters, giving drivers even more flexibility.
Our recommendation is to always keep your adapter in the car. It takes up little space and can be the difference between charging easily and searching for another station.
It also helps to plan your charging around your schedule. Plugging in when you return from the slopes or after dinner gives your car the whole night to recharge, so you are ready for a morning drive to a nearby trailhead or a day trip to another mountain town. If you are traveling with others who drive EVs, coordinate charging times so everyone gets a turn.
Final Thoughts
All in all, bringing your EV to the mountains should not be stressful. With on-site charging, multiple connector options, and a convenient location near the slopes and Main Street, Hotel Alpenrock makes electric travel easy. Bringing the whole crew? Alpenrock is also one of the top pet friendly hotels breckenridge co visitors choose, so your dog can come along for the ride too. Book your stay and plug into your next mountain adventure.
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