Co Cars Blog
Are electric cars worth it?
I will now always choose to book the ID.3 when using Co Cars. They’ve got a substantial fleet on offer throughout the city and are a dream to drive – in short, yes, electric cars are worth it.
Why do electric cars have such long waiting lists?
Electric car buyers are currently faced with unprecedented wait times for delivery of their cars. This is due to a global shortage of parts exacerbated by pandemic fallout and the Ukrainian conflict, with delays of up to 18 months reported on popular models such as...
Co Cars launches Exeter’s first zero emission E-Mobility Hub
Co Cars, the not-for-profit social enterprise, has successfully launched a zero emissions all-Electric Mobility Hub at the Bloor Homes development, Seabrook Orchards in Topsham, near Exeter. The Seabrook Orchards E-Mobility Hub is the first to launch at a housing...
Are car clubs worth it? With the rising costs of fuel, the answer is yes!
Are car clubs worth it? With the rising cost of fuel, the answer is yes! We’ve all seen in the news this week - and experienced the pinch at the pumps -as petrol prices continue to soar with a rise of almost 6p a litre at UK forecourts over the recent bank holiday...
Co Bikes fairies – sprinkling a little magic across the city of Exeter
Co Bikes, you've all seen them whizzing around Exeter, but how do there always seem to be bikes at a station when needed and what makes these iconic white and orange electric bikes so special? Some might say it’s magic. Other's might say luck, but we will let you into...
Co Cars named in Department for Transport report calling for local authorities to support car clubs
Co Cars named in Department for Transport report calling for local authorities to support car clubs Co Cars has been included as a case study in the Department for Transport toolkit on Car Clubs. Named alongside Rapid Charging Devon, the on-street charging project,...
Ground-breaking new research aims to provide unique insight into e–bike usage in Exeter
The University of Plymouth is conducting innovative new research that is revolutionising the way in which we understand cycling and providing a blueprint for how we can better plan our cities. Researchers at the Environmental Futures and Big Data Impacts Lab are using...
Co Cars wins car club bid in Plymouth
Press release from Plymouth City Council: Plymouth’s move to make people less reliant on private cars is going up another gear with a car club for the city’s much anticipated mobility hubs. The Council has this week awarded a contract to Co Cars, the on demand, zero...
My fabulous fun time in the new Fiat 500e
My fabulous fun time in the new Fiat 500e When I received a call from Co Cars to test drive their brand new Fiat 500 electric car, I jumped at the chance. I mean, who wouldn’t want to drive this sleek and stylish little number? One Voice has been a member of Co Cars...
Cornwall’s first electric on demand car share scheme launches in Bude
Co Cars, the Southwest’s leading shared mobility organisation, launched its electric car club in Bude on Friday 12th November 2021, thanks to Community Infrastructure Levy funding from Cornwall Council and the support of Bude Stratton Town Council, Bude Coastal...