The South El Monte Electric Car Share Program, part of the Clean Mobility Options (CMO) initiative, offers a convenient and sustainable alternative to vehicle ownership. This program allows residents to access zero-emission vehicles when they need them, without the expenses of maintenance and ownership. It’s designed to reduce the community’s carbon footprint and improve air quality by providing access to clean transportation options.

Through an easy-to-use app, residents can reserve, unlock, and drive electric vehicles, and then return them to the same charging station. The program operates from the South El Monte Community Center, making it accessible to local residents. Car sharing benefits the environment by reducing the number of individual cars on the road, thus lowering greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative is a partnership between The Energy Coalition, Mobility Development, ActiveSGV, and the City of South El Monte.

The program currently features the Hyundai Kona and Chevy Bolt, all-electric cars with a range of around 200 miles, perfect for daily commutes and running errands. A one-time application fee of $20 is required to join. Daily rentals are available for $40 plus tax, while weekly rentals cost $220 plus tax and require a $250 deposit. Each rental includes 150 miles per day or 500 miles per week, with an additional charge of $0.40 per mile for extra mileage.

Funded by California Climate Investments and the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, this car share program demonstrates the commitment to building a more sustainable transportation network. By empowering communities with zero-emission vehicles, it supports the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gases and improving public health.

For more information, see our program fact sheet here.

Getting started is easy with the SGV Carshare app:

1. Download the SGV Carshare app for Android or iOS on your phone and create an account on the app. It takes between 3-5 days to process your account. You will receive a phone call when your account is approved.

2. Reserve a vehicle in advance or right away using the app.

3. Pick up the vehicle at your reserved time using the app.

4. Enjoy the drive!

5. If you need to charge the car, you can use any Chargepoint® station at no cost. A Chargepoint® card is located in the plastic sleeve attached to the driver’s visor. Download the Chargepoint® app to see a list of available stations.

6. Return the car to the South El Monte Community Center and end your trip with the app.

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