Mayor Jacob Frey and the City of Minneapolis – in conjunction with Mayor Melvin Carter and the City of Saint Paul – are excited to celebrate the success of Evie Carshare, the City’s first all-electric fleet of shared vehicles. In 2022, Mayor Frey alongside Mayor Carter and Senator Tina Smith, announced the launch of the carshare network in the Twin Cities – the first 100% renewably powered and municipally owned carshare in the country.
Since launching, the program has provided 150,000 trips to people across the Twin Cities and logged 1.5 million zero-emission miles, helping to reduce the region’s carbon footprint. The program has played a critical role in providing Twin Cities residents with cleaner and more affordable transportation options, especially in low-income communities and communities of color.
“Electric vehicles are the future and the continued success of this carshare program is evidence of that,” said Mayor Frey. “By embracing electric vehicles, Minneapolis is improving mobility options for residents, reducing emissions, and leading the way toward a greener, smarter, and more sustainable future for generations to come. We’re so grateful to have the EV Spot Network program in the Twin Cities and look forward to our continued partnership with them.”
“Evie has been an innovative, invaluable community asset since we first began this partnership,” said Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. “These significant milestones emphasize how Evie is helping Saint Paulites get where they need to go, whether it's to get to work, to visit family, or even just to go grab a coffee. I recently took one for a spin and remain excited by the service this provides to our Twin Cities community.”
Evie Carshare is powered by the EV Spot Network program, which spans across a 35-mile radius in the Twin Cities. There are currently 170 electric vehicles in the area and several curbside charger stations throughout the two cities.
In his 2024 proposed budget, Mayor Frey has allocated $730,000 to expand the electrical vehicle stations, while leveraging an additional $2-3 million in federal funds to support electric vehicles and carbon emission reduction.
About Evie Carshare
Through an innovative partnership, operated by local nonprofit HOURCAR, the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis own the Evie Carshare service and the EV Spot Network charging stations.
Evie Carshare and the EV Spot Network provide affordable, reliable, and clean transportation solutions for individuals and families who need it most. With a growing fleet of 170 electric vehicles in the Twin Cities, Evie Carshare is America’s largest municipally owned 100% renewably powered, all-electric, free-floating carshare service.