Join Harry as he speaks with Justin Pappan, founder of EV Access. Justin shares the growth of EV Access in Phoenix, Arizona. He also discusses his experiences as a Tesla owner, the operational challenges and strategies of managing an EV fleet, and the company’s future plans.
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Quick Takeaways
- EV Access is an EV rental company that provides short-term and long-term rentals. They are focused on targeting Uber drivers.
- Their current fleet size is 250 cars, and they are going to add 50 more Teslas soon. They have in-house vehicles and utilize vehicle partners to finance other vehicles for them.
- One successful marketing tactic that Justin implemented was dedicating days where he requested Tesla EV Uber rides all day to get in front of Uber drivers directly. He found this tactic to be cheaper than running ads.
- They have been utilizing platforms like Turo to make the majority of their income but are focusing on moving away from the platform to reduce their dependence on them.
- There are ups and downs with relying on Turo as the main platform. Turo’s customer service and regulations are frustrating when dealing with claims and reimbursements.
- EV Acess has made moves to acquire customers directly by building relationships with Uber drivers, which has led to significant revenue growth.
- Justin talks about the challenges of fleet ownership, including managing car maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and damage. He also shares his favorite tools and strategies for fleet management.
- EV Access: https://evaccess.io/
- Justin Pappan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-pappan/
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- RSG139: Ed Walker on Managing Insurance for Shared Mobility Operators
- Harry’s Newsletter: The Driverless Digest
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