Your own compact SUV for a fixed price of CHF 499 per month. Are taxes, insurance, service, maintenance, tires included? You can take. For example, Ford Puma in Carvolution subscription. Touring Club Schweiz usually calculates a monthly cost of around 700 francs for such a vehicle. The exact total cost of purchase price or rental rate, insurance, maintenance, service and tires may vary. The advantage of the subscription: All expenses except fuel are included in the fixed price.
Cost transparency, easy route to car and high flexibility make car subscription more and more popular. The rental and purchase alternative convinces customers. They appreciate the option of not having to worry about the car’s residual value or resale. In addition, new technologies such as electric drives can be tested without risk thanks to the subscription, because customers are not exposed to high investment costs.
Wanted electric cars
Carvolution launched its car subscription in Switzerland in 2018 and has continually expanded the offer ever since. There are now over 70 vehicle models to choose from from different brands, including numerous electric cars. These are also in demand accordingly.
The Fiat 500e La Prima is already available as an electric vehicle for 548 francs per month. The rental price for this model with 36 months maturity and no down payment is around 690 Francs. That’s why the Cinquecento subscription is a cheap city hustle that provides an introduction to the world of electronics. Here, too, the Bernese start-up offers a selection from Fiat to Porsche. And of course, VW, still the most popular car brand in Switzerland, also has a few models that are purely electric vehicles. Even the VW ID. Buzz, the electric version of the popular Bulli, is offered by Carvolution.
Automobiles for every need
When it comes to classic vehicles with internal combustion engines, Audi and Ford are among the evergreens. “The Ford Puma has become an integral part of our range. But it’s also a really good car. Ideal for families. It’s an SUV but compact, so it’s good for the city,” says Olivier Kofler, CEO of Carvolution.
Carvolution has a product range that grows with the needs of customers, especially in Ford. The entry-level model Ford Fiesta is offered in the winter campaign with prices starting from CHF 449 per month. With a fixed term of 24 months. Fiesta is especially popular with young people. Couples often choose the Ford Focus, families rely on the compact SUV Ford Puma, which provides driving comfort and safety with many extras and offers ample space for holiday travel.
With five different models from Audi, Carvolution offers a nice selection. The affordable luxury of the Audi A1 starts at 579 francs per month, and the Audi A3 with ample space and a sporty heart starts at 599 francs per month. The electric SUV Audi e-tron is offered in the winter campaign with prices starting from 1298 francs per month.
Genesis – premium brand with extras
The car subscription pioneer has had a ten-month partnership with Genesis. The premium brand is available with a car subscription from Carvolution, including a concierge service. “When you subscribe to a Genesis, the personal assistant brings the car to the customer. Always available for your questions or concerns. It also means having the personal assistant pick up and return the car for repair at your own front door or at work,” says Léa Miggiano, co-founder of Carvolution.
Wide product range, attractive prices
Model and technology options are constantly being expanded in Carvolution. Thanks to digitalized processes and high purchase volumes, customers benefit from attractive prices. Subscription carts are modern and well-equipped. Driver assistance systems provide safety and comfort. But there are no expensive extras. This results in a high residual value enabling low prices.
That’s why the way to your own car is very simple: choose the car you want from Carvolution, configure the duration and mileage package, buy an online subscription and hit the road. Numerous vehicles are available from stock. And those who take advantage of the current winter promotion (see text box above) enjoy discounts.
With a Carvolution car subscription you stay mobile and flexible and keep costs under control. Because the monthly flat price includes insurance, taxes, service, maintenance, tyres, tire changes and storage. You just need to drain the charging current or fill the fuel yourself.