Starting A Club
Starting Your eCo Car Club
eCo Car Club makes it simple for communities to set up their own electric vehicle (EV) car clubs, combining access to vehicles with a Voluntary Driver Scheme (VDS) to ensure transport is inclusive for everyone. This page provides a general overview of what’s involved in starting a club and how our system supports you from initial planning to full operation.
Why Start a Community Car Club?
- Affordable Transport: Provide low-cost, sustainable vehicle access for residents.
- Community Impact: Reduce social isolation by connecting non-drivers with volunteer drivers.
- Environmental Benefits: Promote zero-emission transport and support the transition to net-zero in your area.
- Local Ownership: Strengthen community engagement and create a sense of pride in locally-led solutions.
What You’ll Need
Starting a car club requires careful planning and the right support:
- Community Engagement: Understand the needs, capacity, and interest of your residents.
- Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure: Plan for EVs, charging locations, and maintenance.
- Management and Booking Systems: Use the eCo Car Club bespoke platform for bookings, volunteer coordination, and payments.
- Policies and Governance: Establish rules, membership agreements, and safety protocols.
How eCo Car Club Supports You
Our Car Club in a Box model provides everything you need to start and run a club:
- Tailored support packages based on your community’s capacity.
- Access to technology, resources, and operational guidance.
- Training, induction, and ongoing mentoring.
- Connection to a national network of clubs for shared learning.
Next Steps
Once you’ve explored this overview, move on to the Car Club Roadmap, our six-phase guide that walks you through planning, launching, and operating your club efficiently and successfully.
