Hyundai’s ‘car-powered’ pop-up hotel to open in England

Hyundai announced that the world’s first car-powered inn will soon be open for business. Dubbed as Hotel Hyundai, the pop-up hotel is situated in the Essex countryside and looks to offer guests the most unique experience by staying in a place powered by electric vehicles (EV).

The pop-up hotel will be open starting October 19 to November 5, from Wednesday to Sunday. According to Hyundai, the hotel has three key areas: a guest suite, a bar and restaurant, and a cinema.

“We’re looking for unique, memorable stays more now than ever and this is a delicious blend of innovation, luxury, and comfort that gets you thinking. With power coming from the car, where could Hotel Hyundai pop up next? I’m excited for those staying with us to sample the sustainable, locally sourced menu as well as the equally fabulous cocktails, and of course to enjoy a good night’s sleep. I hope this three-week pop-up hotel is just the start of this concept of a car plugging in and powering a luxury experience like this. I’m predicting that guests will be hoping that his amazing hotel and the full experience it offers might be here again in 2023,” said Hotel Hyundai Curator Grace Dent.

Powering Hyundai Hotel is the Ioniq 5 EV. Its vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature allows the car to supply AC power up to a maximum of 3.6 kilowatts (kW). An adapter from the car provides a socket into which standard domestic appliances can be plugged into.

“Our award-winning Ioniq 5 is able to power Hotel Hyundai using its V2L feature, where an adapter from the car provides a socket that domestic appliances can be plugged into. The whole experience demonstrates the practicality of this pioneering technology, and we hope the concept inspires more people to go off-grid,” said Hyundai Motor UK Managing Director Ashley Andrew.

Photos from Hyundai

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