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Comment: The only in-depth sources the draft cites is the GeekWire and Gonzaga University. The latter of which can not be considered independent since it is a partner of the ZEV Co-op.Many statements are without sources. Please cite reliable (and preferably independent sources).In addition, the article contains unattributed opinions, as it can be seen in phrasings such as "affordable", "community-driven". Ca talk to me! 16:28, 27 March 2025 (UTC)
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| Type | Consumer cooperative |
|---|---|
| Industry | Car sharing |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founder | Greg Dronkert |
Area served | United States |
ZEV Co-op, officially registered as the Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative, is an American consumer cooperative carsharing service based in Bainbridge Island, Washington.[1]
History
[edit]ZEV Co-op was established in September 2021 by Greg Dronkert following a 2018 Puget Sound Clean Air Agency report on transportation pollution and equity gap analysis. Initial operations were supported by funding from Washington State's Zero-Emission Access Program (ZAP) and federal grants administered by Forth Mobility through the U.S. Department of Energy.[2]
Operations
[edit]Membership Model
[edit]The cooperative offers three main individual membership tiers, along with reduced rates for eligible income-qualified drivers:
- Member: Requires a one-time equity investment, providing access to lower hourly rates, ownership in the cooperative, voting rights in governance decisions, and potential annual dividend distributions.
- Subscriber: Requires a monthly fee to access reduced hourly driving rates without equity or voting rights.
- Participant: Requires an annual access fee to rent vehicles at standard hourly rates with non-voting status.
Reduced, income-qualified rates are available for eligible community members upon application.
Fleet
[edit]The vehicle fleet includes standard electric hatchbacks, pickup trucks, and wheelchair-accessible vans. Maintenance, insurance, and charging costs are managed directly by the cooperative.
Hatchback
[edit]Pickup Truck
[edit]Cargo Van
[edit]Expansion
[edit]In 2024, ZEV Co-op expanded operations to Spokane, Washington, partnering with Gonzaga University and Avista Utilities to install charging infrastructure and station vehicles near campus.
- ↑ "Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative". HigherGov. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
- ↑ Dohrn, Gillian (August 19, 2024). "A new EV car-sharing program in Seattle aims to reach underserved communities with co-op model". GeekWire. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
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