Arcimoto Expands Pacific Northwest Demo Rental Program with First Washington Partner
Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) is partnering with Susie’s Mopeds to offer demo rentals of its Fun Utility Vehicles on San Juan Island starting in March. This collaboration aims to enhance brand awareness and drive revenue per vehicle by providing tourists with a sustainable, electric transportation option. Mark Frohnmayer, Arcimoto's CEO, emphasized the initiative as a step towards maximizing customer exposure. This marks the eighth rental location for Arcimoto, which includes other major tourist destinations.
- Launch of demo rentals at Susie's Mopeds enhances brand visibility and revenue per vehicle.
- Strategic partnership supports Arcimoto's goal of increasing customer exposure and sustainable transportation.
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Pure-electric Fun Utility Vehicles will be available to rent from Friday Harbor icon Susie’s Mopeds on San Juan Island beginning in March
EUGENE, Ore., Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arcimoto, Inc.® (NASDAQ: FUV), makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, and Susie’s Mopeds, the leading experience rental company in Friday Harbor, WA, announced today that they will begin demo rentals of Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicles on San Juan Island beginning in March.
“We are proud that our first demo rental partner in Washington is Susie’s Mopeds on San Juan Island, a true jewel of the Pacific Northwest. We believe there is no better way to take in the epic 48-mile San Juan Island loop than by riding an ultra-efficient, pure-electric Arcimoto,” said Mark Frohnmayer, Arcimoto Founder and CEO. “This collaboration is another strong step forward for our destination rental strategy, as we aim to drive both revenue-per-vehicle-built and brand awareness, and give destination visitors an unforgettable, sustainable experience.”
Arcimoto aims to redefine the vehicle business model for first time customer experience. As Frohnmayer outlined in Arcimoto’s RAMP IT UP! event last week, “Arcimoto is hitting full throttle on our demo rental program in order to maximize the number of people who get to enjoy our unique ride and drive exposure for the Arcimoto brand in the most capital efficient manner we can.”
“Just in time for the tourist season, we’re proud to offer our customers an epic, all-electric ride unlike anything else,” said Greg Lewis, Owner of Susie’s Mopeds. “On San Juan Island, we pride ourselves on sustainability and leaving no trace, and we’re proud that the only trace the zero-emission FUV will leave behind will be the smiles on the faces of our customers after they complete the iconic San Juan Loop.”
Susie’s Mopeds is the eighth Arcimoto rental location, with rentals also available in San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Monica, Key West, Marco Island, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Eugene, Oregon. For more information, visit Arcimoto.com/rental and Susiesmopeds.com.
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About Arcimoto, Inc.
Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system. Our flagship vehicle, the Arcimoto FUV®, is purpose-built for everyday driving and transforms ordinary trips into pure-electric joyrides. Launched in 2021, the all-new Arcimoto Roadster is designed to be the ultimate open-road fun machine and is the purest expression of the Arcimoto Platform. The Deliverator® and Rapid Responder™ provide last-mile delivery and emergency response functionality, respectively, at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact of traditional gas-powered vehicles. Expected to launch in 2022, the Flatbed represents Arcimoto’s vision of a pure-electric, rightsized utility pickup truck. The upcoming Cameo™ is designed to create a smooth, silent, sustainable camera vehicle for the film and influencer industries. Every Arcimoto vehicle is built at the Arcimoto Manufacturing Plant in Eugene, Oregon. For more information, please visit Arcimoto.com.
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