Yoink provides an affordable, EV-rated socket that lets holiday rental hosts offer paid electric vehicle charging without expensive infrastructure. Guests scan a QR code, select their charge time, and pay automatically, while hosts set their own rates and receive payouts. The device installs like a standard outdoor socket and connects to Wi-Fi for automatic billing.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
EV drivers staying at holiday rentals often have no reliable way to charge their vehicles, and hosts lack a simple, affordable solution for offering paid charging. Traditional charging stations cost £1,150–£2,500 or more per unit, often requiring expensive electrical upgrades, while letting guests plug into a standard socket leaves hosts uncertain about how much electricity is being used and how to bill for it fairly.
Solution
Yoink provides an EV-rated socket that hosts install like any standard outdoor 3-pin outlet, then connect to Wi-Fi and set their own charging rate. Guests scan a QR code on the unit, select their charge time, pay through the platform, and plug in—with the host receiving automatic payouts. The device is roughly £500 cheaper than conventional billing-enabled chargers, has no ongoing fees, and works with any EV that can charge from a 3-pin outlet. Yoink also offers a Free Mode setting that lets hosts provide charging at no cost, and the platform handles payment processing, service fees, and host payouts through third-party providers.
Target Audience
Primary customers are holiday rental hosts, glampsite operators, and short-term accommodation providers in the UK who want to offer EV charging to guests without significant infrastructure investment.
Features
- EV-rated 3-pin socket that installs like a standard outdoor outlet with no special electrical infrastructure required
- QR-code-based guest payment flow that eliminates the need for guests to create an account
- Host-controlled rate setting and automatic payouts through an integrated payment provider
- Free Mode option for hosts who want to offer complimentary charging
- Cloud-connected platform that records top-ups, charging times, rates, and associated timestamps
- Approximately £500 cheaper than comparable billing-enabled charging units with no ongoing fees