The streets of St. Pete were already home to scooters, slingshots, golf carts and bikes. Now, the city is welcoming vehicles dubbed “FUVs,” Fun Utility Vehicles. The all-electric three-wheeled vehicles will be available through Scoot Scoot Rentals beginning later this month.
Made by Arcimoto, the two-passenger FUVs have a top speed of 75 mph, 102 city mile range, 20+ cubic feet of cargo space, and a right-sized footprint that allows three to be parked in one space. The FUVs are described to be “ideal for fun micromobility and easy, clean transportation.”
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Arcimoto is an electric-vehicle company based out of Eugene, Oregon, and the FUVs are the first vehicle they created. In addition to three other electric vehicles, the company is soon debuting a pure-electric utility pickup truck. St. Petersburg will become the ninth city where the flagship FUVs are available to rent, and the fourth in Florida.
Scoot Scoot Rentals does not yet have the FUVs available for booking, but expects to unveil the fleet soon. Currently available are slingshots, side-by-sides, scooters, golf carts, Range Rovers, Harley Davidsons and Jeep Wranglers.
Arcimoto excited to expand in Sunshine City
“St. Pete is a jewel of the gulf coast, and we’re thrilled to offer visitors to the Sunshine City a chance to ride the pure-electric FUV,” said Mark Frohnmayer, Arcimoto Founder and CEO. “St. Petersburg represents our fourth Florida rental location, another major milestone in our destination rental strategy, which drives brand awareness as tourists will have access to an unforgettable, sustainable ride unlike anything else.”
The company also has rentals available in San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Monica, Key West, Marco Island, Fort Lauderdale, San Juan Island, and Eugene.
“Recognized as the first Green City in Florida, St. Petersburg prides itself on sustainability and fun in the sun. In that spirit, the FUV is the perfect EV to add to our fleet,” said Remington Brown, owner of Scoot Scoot Rentals. “It’s a great ride for our customers to explore downtown St. Pete, our amazing beaches, and beyond.”
Learn more about Arcimoto here, and Scoot Scoot Rentals here.
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