Pull Up, Plug In and Sleep Well

Charge your Tesla for Free at Afton Mountain B&B

Minimizing our impact on the environment is one of the key parts of our business philosophy. We try to take reasonable steps to reduce our carbon footprint wherever we can. Most notably, we installed an 8.6 kWh solar panel array back in 2015. We recycle, use LED light bulbs, rechargeable batteries and collect rainwater. We also try to incentivize our guests to be environmentally conscious. For example, we offer a 10% discount on weekend rates to guests who travel here in an electric or hybrid vehicle.

Now we've decided to take that commitment one step further. And that's great news if you own a Tesla or are thinking of buying one. Tesla offers two kinds of charging stations. "Superchargers" can get a car charged and back on the road in minutes. There are Supercharger Stations in Charlottesville, Richmond, and Lexington. To give their owners more charging options, Tesla created the Destination Charging network. "Destination" charging stations are designed to be used while catching a movie, enjoying a meal, or staying at a bed & breakfast. We are happy to now be part of that network. Our charging station is conveniently located right next to the guest parking area. So guests who drive here in a Tesla can charge their cars, for free. And since that electricity is mostly solar-produced, your carbon footprint is almost zero.

We’re one of many B&Bs and Inns across Virginia and he country offering Tesla Destination Charging. And we're happy that the number continues to grow. Tesla drivers looking to plan their next Virginia getaway can check out the Charging Stations map on their website.

Yes, we have hiking, wine and beer tasting along Route 151, and a bunch of historical sites to see. But there are also many scenic drives in and around the Charlottesville area. You may just want to sit in your car and drive around. Nearby Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway are not to be missed. And touring our winding country roads in a Tesla has got to be a rush.

And we don't want to leave out those of you with other models of plug-in cars. We offer free standard outlet charging to you as well. So come stay with us and the charge is no charge. And don't forget plug-in and hybrid owners get a 10% discount on any weekend stay at Afton Mountain B&B.

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Orquida and Dan Ingraham, Innkeepers