Most private car owners in Singapore are driving cars that run on petrol. What I’d like to share with you is the rental service that lets you gain access to a fleet of pure electric cars.
In fact, I’ve been adding many charging stations on Google maps so it becomes easier to locate them.
After trying it out, you’ll be surprised that there could be reasons to consider using electric vehicles for your choice of commute.
Here are 5 to start you off, you may come up with more.
- No need to worry about parking
In driving petrol cars, you’ll need to look out for empty lots especially when you’re not at home turf where you pay season parking. Using this electric car service, you pick a station ahead of time. If there’s an available slot out of 4, then you are confirmed a parking space until the timer runs out.
- Save money
This is comparing to renting petrol cars, where you have to pay for both the usage and petrol. Paying only for the electricity means you are paying SGD 33 cents a minute for members. Non-members will be SGD 50 cents. For a sprint to pick up something that requires a car boot, this is a very viable option.
- No need to find petrol stations
Unlike petrol cars, you won’t be caught having to detour to feed your car in the midst of a drive. This service makes sure that they release a well-charged vehicle for your usage, so you’re getting a vehicle that is ready to roll every time.
- No need to wash car
Some times you see people bringing a pail and a cloth on the weekends to their cars and sweating to maintain the condition of the car. This service helps you take that out of the equation, just use it to get from point A to point B. Leave the maintenance to someone else.
- No surcharges
Comparing this to ride-hailing services like Grab and Uber, this option removes the possibility of paying a lot more during high demand. As long as you have a vehicle in your area, you pay the fixed rate to go.
I hope this gives you another perspective on why driving around Singapore on an electric vehicle can be a viable option for explorers out there. There’s a parking station very near Coney Island… now that’s a weekend plan for you!
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