Why Subscribe to a Smart Car
A car subscription is the way to go if you want to skip the waitlist for a Smart car. Whether you’re in it for the long run or just exploring whether an electric vehicle will suit your lifestyle, subscribing to a car gives you quick and easy access to the Smart car. Karmo car subscription plans start with a minimum term of 4 months. You can start your journey to sustainable driving with no large capital outlay or financial risk.
Karmo car subscriptions for your Smart car covers everything except for your charging costs. Registration, maintenance, roadside and insurance are all included into your weekly subscription fee. We don’t charge joining fees or setup fees. Unlike car rentals, leasing and most other competitors, we don’t provide used vehicles so you’ll always drive a new car with very few KMs on the odometer.
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EV subscription
Benefits
- 01. See if an EV is right for you
Subscription is the cheapest and most flexible way to trial an EV. You can see how an EV fits into your daily routine, configure a charging schedule, get used to the performance and generally see if an EV is right for you.
- 02. Skip the long lines
Don’t wait months or even years for your new EV to hit Australian shores. Drive an EV sooner rather than later with Karmo.
- 03. Make a difference
Reduce your carbon emissions and take positive climate action. By doing good you can also save on fuel costs by charging at stations or at your residence.
- 04. Always drive the latest EVs
Our car subscription model will replace your EV with a brand new one once your term is up or give you an option to swap to a newer EV model.
Why Karmo car subscription?
- No commitment
Karmo car subscription is extremely flexible and doesn’t tie you down. A car lease is a much longer-term commitment, often around 3 years. There’s a good chance your circumstances or lifestyle will change in that time, meaning you’ll have to continue paying out the rest of your lease even when you no longer want the car or pay out a large termination fee. Subscription allows you to be flexible with term length while only paying an all-inclusive weekly fee.
- Low risk
When buying or leasing a car, general wear and tear is almost inevitable along with uncertainty due to vague policies if you are leasing. At Karmo, you receive a brand-new car every 4 months. Not only does this mean your vehicle is very unlikely to accumulate wear and tear, it also means you’ll never have to make time to go to the mechanic.
- Low cost
The weekly average of your entire car expenses for the year can be a hefty sum! Add to this the often-forgotten cost of depreciation when buying a new car, and the sum becomes even larger. A Karmo subscription allows you to pay one all-inclusive and affordable weekly sum that ends up being less than new car repayments and costs.
What do we mean by all-inclusive*?
New car experience
The cost of your vehicle is included. Karmo ensures that our vehicles are always new, with mileage limited to 15,000km, providing you with a permanent new car experience.
Vehicle registration
Karmo takes care of all the necessary paperwork and registration costs ensuring that each car is properly registered.
Maintenance & servicing
All servicing, maintenance and tyre costs are covered by Karmo, ensuring that your vehicle remains in optimal condition and saving you money.
Roadside assistance
Karmo offers 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring that help is just a phone call away in case of emergencies.
Vehicle insurance
Full insurance coverage is included, providing you with financial protection in the event of an accident or damage.
Flexible plans
No more 3 year contracts! You can sign up for the duration you need and have the option to stop or swap at the end of your plan, providing you with flexibility and freedom from lengthy commitments.
Generous mileage
Karmo’s car subscription plans include a generous allowance per week of driving. Any overages are simply charged per KM.
Less fees & no hidden costs
Unlike competitors, Karmo won’t charge you for choosing us! At Karmo you will enjoy zero application, signup and swap fees, making it more accessible and cost-effective compared to other providers.
No long-term commitments
We believe a car subscription service should be just as flexible as any other subscription service. That’s why we provide our drivers a convenient cancellation policy.
*Excludes fuel and toll costs
New car experience
Vehicle registration
Maintenance & servicing
Roadside assistance
Vehicle insurance
Flexible plans
Generous mileage
Less fees & no hidden costs
No long-term commitments
What do we mean by all-inclusive*?
New car experience
New car experience
The cost of your vehicle is included. Karmo ensures that our vehicles are always new, with mileage limited to 15,000km, providing you with a permanent new car experience.
Vehicle registration
Vehicle registration
Karmo takes care of all the necessary paperwork and registration costs ensuring that each car is properly registered.
Maintenance & servicing
Maintenance & servicing
All servicing, maintenance and tyre costs are covered by Karmo, ensuring that your vehicle remains in optimal condition and saving you money.
Roadside assistance
Roadside assistance
Karmo offers 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring that help is just a phone call away in case of emergencies.
Vehicle insurance
Vehicle insurance
Full insurance coverage is included, providing you with financial protection in the event of an accident or damage.
Flexible plans
Flexible plans
No more 3 year contracts! You can sign up for the duration you need and have the option to stop or swap at the end of your plan, providing you with flexibility and freedom from lengthy commitments.
Generous mileage
Generous mileage
Karmo’s car subscription plans include a generous allowance per week of driving. Any overages are simply charged per KM.
Less fees & no hidden costs
Less fees & no hidden costs
Unlike competitors, Karmo won’t charge you for choosing us! At Karmo you will enjoy zero application, signup and swap fees, making it more accessible and cost-effective compared to other providers.
No long-term commitments
No long-term commitments
We believe a car subscription service should be just as flexible as any other subscription service. That’s why we provide our drivers a convenient cancellation policy.
*Excludes fuel and toll costs
How much does a public fast charge cost?
Charging costs vary based on the provider but a standard EV battery with a capacity 60KvH costs around $25 for a full charge at most fast charging stations. Considering you get over 350 km in range, you spend only 1$ for every 14 kilometres you drive your EV on Uber Green.
As more public fast chargers are being setup, the cost of charging is expected to drop, ensuring even more savings.
Does Karmo provide a home charger for my EV?
Yes, Karmo provides a Level 1 Type 2 portable EV charger which you can use with a standard power point in your home garage.
The Type 2 portable charger has a 5-metre cable length. It charges at 12km driving range per hour of charge at single phase charge of 2kw, 8Amp. A 10 hour daily charge during your downtime provides over 800km of cheap and reliable range each week. This ensures you will need to use the public charger only twice a week.
The home charger has a helpful LED display to show time, power and charging status.
What is an EV subscription?
Karmo electric vehicle subscriptions allow you to drive a new EV without committing to a long term contract or worrying about the everyday aspects of owning the car. You can enjoy the smooth, silent EV drive through Karmo’s bundled subscription fee, where the fee covers depreciation, registration, roadside assist, insurance, servicing and maintenance into one neat, weekly fee.
What EV can I get on a car subscription?
At Karmo, we offer access to the latest range of electric vehicle makes and models for car subscription. Depending on your location and budget, we will work with you to get you into your preferred EV from top brands like Tesla, Kia, BYD, Zeekr, Toyota or MG.
You can find all the EVs currently available in our EV inventory; If you are enquiring for business, visit our Business EV inventory.
Can I change the type of EV I have on subscription?
We understand that your needs may change over time, and we want to ensure that you have the flexibility to choose a vehicle that suits your preference. That’s why we offer the option to swap or upgrade the make and model of your vehicle at the end of each subscription plan including between EV, hybrid or petrol vehicles.
This means that you can easily switch to a different vehicle that better aligns with your current needs.
Can I charge my EV at home?
You are provided a Type 2 portable charger which has a 5-metre cable length. It charges at 12km driving range per hour of charge at single phase charge of 2kw, 8Amp. It also has a helpful LED display to show time, power and charging status.
If you use a normal 10amp plug expect to charge at a rate of around 10-15 kms per hour. 15 amp plug 18/-25 kms per hour. If you install a wall connector charger it can charge anywhere up to 100kms per hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Karmo’s all-inclusive car subscription model, unlike other subscriptions, only provides new cars with the option of upgrading or swapping to a new car every four months.
