1717 EV Carshare is powered by Sway Mobility – Click here to learn more.
WHY CARSHARE?
Not everybody needs or wants to own a car. Especially when you consider that most of us only drive our cars a few hours a week, which means we spend a lot of money for them to just sit there depreciating. That doesn't make a whole lot of sense in urban settings!
Carsharing is a great way to save money by only paying for a car when you actually need it. According to AAA, the average cost to own a car is $9,000 a year when you factor in car payments, gas, parking, insurance, and maintenance. That's a lot!
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Using a carshare car a handful of times a month for those necessary trips can save you thousands of dollars a year.
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Carshare is great for:
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Trips to Costco
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Meetings
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Healthcare Appointments
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Visiting Friends or Family In the Suburbs
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Running Errands
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Picking up Aunt Ethel from the airport
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And more...
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
It really couldn't be easier to use 1717's community car. Here's how to get started.
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Download the app
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Follow the step-by-step signup process
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Get verified to drive*
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Schedule a ride using the app
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Unlock the car using your phone
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Unplug the car and start your trip
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Return, plugin, and end your trip
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Repeat as needed
*Because insurance is provided, a motor vehicle record check is required to start using 1717's carshare service. There is a one-time $25 fee to run the MVR check but once approved, two hours of driving credits will be applied to your account.
$8/hr
It only costs $8/hr to use 1717's shared car. That includes everything from electricity to insurance and up to 40 miles of driving per hour.
GET STARTED
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Download The App
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Create An Account
Select Sway Mobility from the list and follow the step-by-step setup process.
If you have questions or are need of customer support, please contact
support@swaymobility.com
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