Nearly 25 Years of Expertise in Fleet
Management, Subscription Model Membership and Partnerships Propels
Zipcar to Launch EVs in Cities, Universities and Businesses
Across the U.S.
BOSTON, Dec. 14,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As cities, manufacturers and
consumers prepare for the future of electric vehicles, the world's
leading car-sharing company, has launched an electric vehicle (EV)
initiative in Boston, Chicago, New York
City, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Baltimore, Denver, and Philadelphia. Zipcar is partnering with
cities, university campuses, and commercial and residential
businesses nationwide to bring electric vehicles to drivers who
need easy, affordable access to a vehicle and, unlike other
services, managed professionally by an industry leader with nearly
25 years of operations and member experience.
World's Leading Car-Sharing Network,
Zipcar, Unveils Electric Vehicle Initiative in Select Cities
Nationwide
Because the daily movement and lifecycle of a Zipcar
fundamentally differs from a personally owned vehicle which sits
idle 95% of the time, Zipcar, through its proprietary tools,
monitors the fleet to optimize charging while meeting turn-around
for member demand. Since Zipcar started rolling out EVs, Zipcar has
gained first-time EV driver and vehicle insights, informing the
company's goal of increasing its EV fleet in the U.S. up to double
its current size in 2024.
"Zipcar is ready to accelerate into the future by offering
electric vehicles to our members and communities," said
Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar.
"We've built on more than two decades of car-sharing expertise and
aim to bring the electric vehicle experience to cities, campuses
and businesses nationwide. Together, Zipcar and our partners seek
to advance the goals of bringing equitable, sustainable
transportation to those who cannot afford the increasing costs and
hassles of personal car ownership."
Zipcar has increasingly served those who most benefit from the
cost-savings of car sharing. Because of this, Zipcar committed to
allocating 25% of its electric fleet to disadvantaged communities
needing affordable and convenient vehicles for driving to
professional and personal appointments, running errands or visiting
friends and family. With this commitment, Zipcar joined the White
House EV Acceleration Challenge, which supports a historic effort
to transition to equitable and sustainable transportation.
Equitable access to transportation and environmental sustainability
is a key benefit of the car-free and car-lite lifestyle Zipcar
enables, especially with the increasing adoption of EVs.
First-Time EV Drivers Experience
Electric
vehicles have a quiet start, zippy acceleration and charging
requirements that differ from the vehicles most are used to
driving. Zipcar has surveyed members to understand their sentiment,
behavior and driving experience and learned 89% of respondents had
no EV driving experience.
To demystify EVs and build members' confidence ahead of an
EV reservation, Zipcar created the ultimate "Zipcar EV
Guide" which members can access via QR Codes in vehicles and in
their Zipcar reservation confirmation. Zipcar incorporated value
feedback from its members, which centered around three key areas of
advice for newbie EV drivers:
- Plan ahead! Map charging stations along a route and
know a car's range capabilities and charge levels. To
ensure a smooth trip, leave a buffer for extra mileage and time for
charging (like a driver would find a gas station).
- Read up! Electric vehicles are different than the gas
vehicles most have driven. So, learn about charging, the car's
features, and the feel of the vehicle (quiet engine, acceleration,
etc.)
- Try it! An electric vehicle is not that
different from a gas vehicle. A full charge
is plenty to get you where you need to go. Just try
it!
City, University or Business Targeting Equitable
Transportation & Carbon Emission Goals?
Tapping nearly
25 years of fleet management, subscription model and partnership
experience, Zipcar has recently launched EV partnerships with
cities, universities and businesses nationwide, meeting mutual
goals for convenient, affordable and sustainable transportation. In
2024, Zipcar plans to pursue new partnerships, including partners
within the mobility ecosystem that will amplify support for EVs and
the member experience. For partnership inquiries, contact
cities@zipcar.com.
About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a
mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its
wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or
week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in
hundreds of cities and towns. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global provider of
transportation solutions. More information is available
at www.zipcar.com.
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