Welcome to East Ayrshire’s Community Electric Car Hire Club

Get quick and easy access to electric vehicle rental in your community

• Flexible and Convenient: Book a car when you need it with our remote check-in process
• Cost Effective: No tax, insurance, maintenance or road tax – often cheaper than running a second car!
• Better for the environment: No direct vehicle emissions and help improve local air quality.
• New driving experience: Enjoy the smooth, quiet and responsive feel of an electric vehicle.
• Accessibility – A wheelchair accessible vehicle is available for members with mobility needs.

How it works

1. Create account
2. Search for car
3. Make booking request
4. Pick up car from set location

Frequently asked question

Q - How does dropping off a car work? A - With the app it’s very simple. Take photos of the exterior of the car with the app, making sure to note any damage if there is any Q - What incentive is there to join the club? – We are operating an incentive system to encourage repeat usage: You will get a free 2hr drive following your 10th booking. Q - What is the minimum and maximum age? HiyaCar input as per insurance requirements. Q – Who handles insurance? A – We have an insurance policy that you will be added to at the time of hire. Q - Who do I contact if something goes wrong? A – HiyaCar provide 24hr customer service - Agents can be contacted through Live Chat and telephone (link to details). RAC Breakdown cover is also included with all vehicles.

Project Background

East Ayrshire Council and Coalfields Community Transport have partnered to launch a community focussed electric car club to improve connectivity and accessibility between our rural communities in Cumnock and Doon Valley.
The project is funded through the Ayrshire Growth Deal: Community Renewable Energy (CoRE) (Community Renewable Energy Project · East Ayrshire Council) which aims to support our region’s shift towards clean, affordable and sustainable energy. Transport is our greatest source of emissions in East Ayrshire and across Scotland. The car club will provide affordable and convenient access to electric vehicles, to help reduce vehicle emissions and improve local air quality within our communities, while making it easier for members to travel for work, leisure and daily life.

Project sponsors

1. Scottish Power Energy Networks: Transmission to Net-Zero fund - Transmission Net Zero Fund - SP Energy Networks
2. Strathclyde Partnership for Transport: People and Place Community Fund
3. 9 Community Council Group: Community Wind Farm Benefits Funding - Nine Community Council Group Ayrshire