Zipcar
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
Zipcar provides a car sharing service that lets you book cars by the hour or day, with gas included, insurance and maintenance handled, as a convenient alternative to ownership.
Target Customer
Urban residents seeking flexible mobility; students and universities; businesses seeking campus or corporate transportation solutions
Key Differentiator
App-based self-service access to a network of cars with gas, insurance, and maintenance included; designated parking; EV charging options; 24/7 support
Implementation Timeline
Most members can book a car within minutes after license/identity verification; onboarding and access via the Zipcar app
Pain Points
- 1High cost and hassle of car ownership (monthly payments, depreciation, insurance, maintenance)
- 2Need for convenient, on-demand access to a vehicle without owning one
- 3Parking and vehicle maintenance management can be time-consuming
Key Features
- 1Book cars by the hour or day
- 2Self-service unlock via mobile app
- 3Gas included and EV charging options
- 4Insurance and maintenance included
- 524/7 roadside support and trip assistance
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Significant cost savings vs owning a car (saves $1,000+/month)
- 2Increased mobility with instant access near you
- 3Reduced maintenance, insurance, and parking hassles
Competitive Advantages
- 1No monthly car payments or ownership costs
- 2Gas, insurance, and maintenance included
- 324/7 support and roadside assistance
- 4App-based self-service with unlock from your phone
- 5Designated Zipcar parking spots and on-demand availability
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Zipcar is a car sharing service that enables on-demand car rentals by the hour or day in urban areas, with gas included, insurance and maintenance handled, via a self-service app.
Target Market
Urban residents, students and universities, and businesses needing campus or corporate mobility solutions
Unique Value Proposition
Wheels when you want them with gas included; self-service access via an app; flexible hourly/daily reservations; no ownership costs and maintenance overhead
Technical Requirements
{"Zipcar mobile app","Bluetooth and location services on the user’s device","App-based car access (unlock from phone)","Gas card in the vehicle and EV charging where applicable","Location permissions for car pickup"}
Pricing Model
{"Membership plans with hourly and daily rates (pricing varies by location and plan)","First month discount for new members using code MONTHOFF","A non-refundable $25 application fee","Discounts or exclusions apply (e.g., membership discount not applicable to Annual, Business, and University rate plans; applied to Monthly plan only; no cash value)"}
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