Last year HOURCAR launched a new service called Evie, an all-electric, free-floating carshare service. While many publications had written articles about the service, including some excellent reporting here on Streets.mn, there weren’t any videos online depicting actual usage of the service. So I decided to fill this gap with my own test-drive and review.
This was back in September 2022, and a few things have changed since then. First, Evie has expanded their fleet with over 20 Nissan Leaf Plus vehicles. Second, thanks to the Disadvantaged Communities Carshare Act (SF 671), which was signed into law and took effect July 1st, Evie rentals are no longer subject to the 9.2% car rental tax.
Lastly, at the time this video was filmed I owned 1 car and 1 bike. I’m proud to report that I now own 0 cars and 4 bikes, including a Brompton which I use frequently to get to and from Evie rentals.
If you haven’t yet taken a spin in an Evie, I hope this video provides all the info you need to get out and try one for yourself!
Find the full transcript on our website.