“Local residents and tourists alike can now take advantage of these schemes knowing they are benefiting the environment around them and saving money at the same time.”

The E-Car Club represents a positive step in reducing the towns’ carbon emissions, and towards the University of St Andrews’ goal of becoming the UK’s first carbon-neutral university.  The objective of the scheme is to improve local mobility, whilst reducing parking and congestion issues in an environmentally-friendly and affordable way.

Hire rates in St Andrews are extremely competitive costing just £4.50 per hour, or £35 per day, for the Renault ZOE, and £6.50 per hour, or £50 per day, for the Kangoo Van Z.E.  The price includes power and insurance.