ZIPCAR - URBAN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHARING AND ANSWER TO CITY AIR POLLUTION?

EV Channels Review

This episode of Fully Charged explores Zipcar's electric vehicle sharing service in London, focusing on the Volkswagen e-Golf. The reviewer highlights the significant air quality issues in London and presents car sharing as a viable solution to reduce private car ownership and pollution. The e-Golf is praised as a "brilliant electric car," easy to drive and a great way for Londoners to experience EVs without the commitment of ownership. Zipcar's "Flex" service is commended for its convenience, allowing users to pick up and drop off cars anywhere within a zone, with Zipcar handling all charging logistics. The system is described as incredibly simple to use via the app, even for first-time users. The reviewer emphasizes the behavioral change car sharing promotes, encouraging less driving and more use of public transport, walking, and cycling. The service's flexibility, including legal parking in resident and pay-and-display bays, is a key benefit. Zipcar's commitment to a fully electric fleet by 2025 is noted as a positive step towards a cleaner urban environment.