The car subscription is on the rise and is a convincing and inexpensive alternative to buying and leasing. Carvolution was one of the first providers to launch the car subscription in Switzerland in 2018. Since then, the competition has quickly emerged and prospective customers are wondering what sets the providers apart. In this blog article, we take a look at the similarities and differences between SimpCar and Carvolution.
The All-in-One package
With both car subscription providers, various operating costs are included in the fixed monthly price. More specifically, SimpCar and Carvolution include a fully comprehensive insurance, cantonal redemption, taxes, service and tires on top of the car rate.
Fuel/charge card & discounts
In contrast to SimpCar, Carvolution also includes the Carvolution fuel card from AVIA at no extra charge, with which you can save 5 Rappen per liter of fuel or offset your CO2 emissions free of charge. For electric car drivers, the evpass charging card is also included, free of charge for the first year on the evpass Explorer plan. You can find a summary of the exact conditions here.
Thanks to the partnership with myclimate, there is also the option of offsetting the direct and indirect CO₂ emissions of the fuel instead of the refuelling discount.
Vehicle selection & availability
Even if the selection of available models varies, Carvolution has a large selection to offer with around 50 models, from small cars and compact cars to SUVs and station wagons. Customers can choose between automatic or manual transmission, petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid as well as all-wheel, front or rear-wheel drive. Many vehicles are also available from stock and can be delivered within 14–21 days.
SimpCar offers around 25 vehicles in 4 vehicle categories (compact car, station wagon, sedan, SUV).
With or without a down payment - the choice is yours!
If you want to benefit from a lower monthly car subscription price, a model with a down payment is exactly the right choice for you! That's why Carvolution is always offering various new models with a down payment. SimpCar does not currently offer the option of choosing a vehicle with a down payment.
Term and kilometres
Both Carvolution and Simpcar offer similar subscription terms and KM packages. Simpcar offers a term of between 1 and 36 months, Carvolution between 3 and 48 months. The kilometre packages for both providers are between 850 and 3,250 km.
However, the two providers differ in terms of the customisation of the KM packages. With Carvolution, customers can flexibly increase or decrease their kilometre package each month via their own app. With Simpcar, on the other hand, a change must first be requested from customer service.
Insurance cover
Both companies offer fully comprehensive insurance, parking damage insurance and gross negligence insurance. Simpcar's standard excess for fully comprehensive insurance is CHF 1,000 and can be reduced after consultation with the customer service team. With Carvolution, the customer can choose an excess between CHF 0 and CHF 1,000 during the online ordering process.
Carvolution also offers parking damage insurance with no excess, while SimpCar has an excess of CHF 500 per claim. Gross negligence insurance is available as an option with both providers.
Made in Switzerland
SimpCar and Carvolution are both Swiss providers. Carvolution's head office is located in the beautiful village of Bannwil in the idyllic canton of Bern. Another office is located in the heart of Zurich. Simpcar's headquarters are located in Säriswil, also in the beautiful canton of Bern.
App and customer support
Good and fast support is important for both Carvolution and Simpcar. While both providers offer on-site, email and telephone support, Carvolution goes one step further.
In addition to live chat support and the option to drop by in Bannwil or Zurich, Carvolution has developed its own app that allows you to resolve your concerns easily and flexibly. Whether you want to report a claim, adjust your kilometre package, view your terms and conditions and invoices or find information about your local tyre garage, everything can be found in the blink of an eye.
With Simpcar, on the other hand, you often need to contact customer service before you can make changes or arrange appointments. A dedicated app is currently not available (03/05/2024).
Conclusion: Which provider should you choose?
Choosing the right provider depends on many decisions and is, of course, individual. Which car offer appeals to you more? How flexible do you want your kilometre package to be? Do you want to choose a model with a down payment? What insurance cover (type, excess) do you need?
If you are interested in a Carvolution car subscription, you can find an overview of our models here. Our staff will also be happy to advise you without obligation!
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