Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a new vehicle
subscription service that allows businesses to sign up with a minimum one-month
commitment, giving them flexibility in their mobility options without making
long-term financial decisions.
Called Europcar DuoFlex, the service requires a minimum one-month
contract with no penalty clause beyond that term. Businesses can choose from a
range of cars and vans, including electric vehicles, and subscription holders
have the option of changing vehicles each month. They can also select a second
vehicle for two days twice a month if their usual choice is not fit for purpose
– such as if a sales team needs a larger van to carry equipment to an
exhibition, according to Ron Santiago, managing director of Europcar Mobility
Group UK.
Santiago said: “DuoFlex has been developed to take the
crystal ball gazing out of fleet planning, providing companies with the
flexibility to tackle fluctuating business mobility needs without financial
penalty.
“Many businesses right now don’t want to make financial
commitments for company vehicles for three or four years; they simply don’t
know what they will need. But they need to keep employees mobile. The DuoFlex
one-month minimum contract is ideal for these organisations; cash isn’t tied up
in lengthy lease agreements. And they can change the vehicle each month as their
requirements alter.”
According to Europcar, the flexibility of the subscription will
also help companies that want to move towards more environmentally friendly
vehicles but have reservations about fully committing to electric cars. The
firm said its research found more than half (53 per cent) of company drivers
would be more likely to use an electric car if they had access to petrol or
diesel vehicles when needed.