Community Led Electric Car and Bike Club Survey

Community Led Electric Car and Bike Club – Survey Launched: Local residents, businesses and community organisations are being asked for their views on establishing a community-led electric car and bike club for the South Hams. The short online survey is being promoted by South Hams District Council and the club would give affordable access to electric cars for everyone, whilst also supporting the shift to zero carbon transport. South Hams District Council is working to reduce the District’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Since the announcement of the Government’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, interest in electric cars has surged by 500%. However, they remain too expensive for many people. In addition, one third of households cannot charge a car at home. An electric car club would address these challenges by locating cars across the district, bookable from as little as half an hour for one all-inclusive price. This would give members access to electric cars without having to own one. By switching to using an electric car club and getting rid of a little used personal vehicle, members could save money whilst also helping reduce issues related to congestion, parking and pollution. The survey also asks if you would be interested in an electric bike share scheme. Because they are electrically assisted, e-bikes are a great alternative to the car for many shorter trips including commuting, everyday errands and leisure trips, especially in hilly Devon.The survey is open until Tuesday 24 August 2021 and is being run in partnership with Co Cars car club, a social enterprise that has an established network of low and zero emission cars across the South West. Visit www.co-cars.co.uk and www.co-bikes.co.uk for more information. The survey is available at https://bit.ly/ElectricSHams. See www.southhams.gov.uk