Plug In Suffolk Car Clubs

Did you know the average vehicle is parked 96% of the time?

We’re trialling electric community vehicles in several locations across Suffolk, so you can simply book a car when you need, cutting out the expense of ownership.

Convenient and useful for you, Car Clubs also improve air quality, reduce congestion and increase mobility for those without access to their own car. You can also experience driving an electric vehicle without the cost of owning one.

Nine locations have launched with two more on the way. Each location has two vehicles with a range of over 200 miles, which you can book by the minute, hour or day.

Sign-up process

Fill in your details online (this should only take 10 minutes).
Select your membership plan (standard).
Enter your driving details and upload your licence.
Grab a DVLA check code to verify your history.
Wait for a confirmation to let you know if you’ve been approved.
Once approved, download the app and hit the road.

You can use promo code SUFFOLK15 for free permanent membership and £15 credit on your account to spend in the first few months!

Watch the video bellow for a step-by-step guide about how to join the club and use the cars:

Naming the vehicles

Last March you helped us name our Car Clubs cars. We asked you to enter your most creative suggestions and you delivered. All entries were reviewed by our expert panel and then the shortlist was voted on by you!

The following winners were crowned:

Bury St. Edmunds: Abbie & Watt’s Up Bury

Hadleigh: Lady Lightning & Honeybee

Ipswich Ann Street: Carmen Electra and Sparky

Ipswich Norfolk Road: EV Sheeran & MG Hammer

Needham Market: Casper & Watt Wagon

Newmarket: Caroline & Evie

Stowmarket: Stevie the EV & The Stowmobile

Sudbury: Lecky & Car-bon Cutter

Woodbridge: Buzz Lightyear & Deben Dash

These winning names will be printed on the car for everyone to see this summer so keep an eye on your local cars.

Car Club locations:

Ann Street, Ipswich
Cannon Street, Bury St Edmunds
Castle Street, Woodbridge
Crown Street, Stowmarket
Girling Street Car Park, Sudbury
Granary Road, Newmarket
Maiden Way Car Park, Hadleigh
Norfolk Road, Ipswich
Station Yard Car Park, Needham Market

Future locations to be announced:

Leiston
Lowestoft

Click on the map bellow to find your nearest Car Club

Each location has two models of car:

Family: A large car with plenty of space for big shopping trips or for transporting the whole family and their luggage.

Everyday: A medium-sized car with ample boot space for everyday use around town or for days out and mini breaks.

Pricing is calculated at how long the car is booked for, plus the additional milage fee:

Vehicle	Per hour	Per day	EV mile
Everyday	£6.95	£52.13	£0.14
Family	£7.95	£59.62	£0.14

This innovative project is funded by Suffolk’s Public Sector Leaders and managed by Suffolk County Council. On the ground, the Car Clubs themselves will be delivered by Co Wheels and the chargepoints provided by Connected Kerb and Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.

Any further questions get in touch with the team on carclubs@suffolk.gov.uk.