World's first car-powered hotel set to open to guests

This hotel is extra special because it was built to promote Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology for the Ioniq 5 electric car. It's located in Essex, which is only a hour drive away from London.

While calling it a hotel is a bit generous, visitors will find a "high-end luxury cabin" that "offers everything guests can expect from a luxury boutique hotel." Hyundai didn't go into specifics, but noted everything in the cabin will be powered by an Ioniq 5 and its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology.

There is also a bar & restaurant, a Cinema with a car-powered projector, speakers, and even a V2L powered popcorn machine. As well as indoor-outdoor dining and cooking over fire, the bar and restaurant area will have an IONIQ 5 coffee lounge, with expertly prepared espresso drinks powered by the car.

Hotel Hyundai is made possible by the Ioniq 5's V2L technology, which effectively turns the car into a big battery pack. It supplies up to 3.6 kW of juice to power everything from lights to coffee makers and kettles.

Members of the public will be able to win a stay at the unique hotel and enjoy the full experience on offer with welcome cocktails, a three-course meal, evening film and breakfast hamper all included. Hotel Hyundai is open for 14 nights from 19 October to 5 November.

Source: Hyundai UK