Drivers have been noticing that there’s something different on the roads in San Diego these days. An auto revolution is taking place and we’re betting that it may soon start sweeping the nation. It’s a safe assumption that eventually we’re all going to be driving electric cars, and Car2Go is spearheading a new movement by taking an innovative approach to urban mobility that could revolutionize car sharing as we know it.

Small, Sleek, and Smart
The idea behind Car2Go is simple. Once registered via an easy, straightforward process, drivers have unlimited access to small, electric vehicles that can be picked up at a moment’s notice or reserved in advance online or via phone call. You can take the car as far as you wish, but ideally one would only be traveling a short to moderate distance. The eurocar design makes parking a breeze, but the kicker : the car can be parked just about anywhere, free of charge, even in metered or time-restrictive spots (though there are some minor restrictions).

While Car2Go is an economical and ecologically friendly way for people to make day trips around town, we think it’s also the perfect solution for business travelers spending time in a new city. The built-in GPS system makes getting around unfamiliar streets a breeze and the pay-per-minute billing provides precise tracking of costs in addition to being much cheaper than paying for a regular, per-day auto rental.

Despite the many positive features of the Car2Go, it does come with some limitations we would be remiss not to note here. The compact, fortwo electric vehicle is quite tiny. With only two seats and little trunk space, two travelers and their luggage would make for a tight fit. And the cars can’t accelerate over 65 MPH, restricting freeway use. Local San Diego resident Kate Huebler has been using Car2Go for  short trips across town to get to and from work, and says “It took a little bit of getting used to the size and the system used to unlock and find the cars, but I find that it saves me a lot of time as opposed to using public transit, and it’s much more affordable than a taxi or a rental car.”
Ultimately, however,  these are minor shortcomings and do not detract from the awesome overall package.  For now only 3 U.S. cities, San Diego, Washington D.C., and Austin feature Car2Go but we’ve got our money firmly betting they’ll be popping up in most major metropolitan cities in the next few years. For your next extended stay in any of these cities, book a furnished apartment with PC Housing and compliment it with an economical, efficient, savvy vehicle to zip around town without a worry!