Tribecar offering 'Le Blu Frenchy' electric car rental in S'pore from S$799 nett a month

Tribecar is offering a relatively affordable car leasing option in Singapore: S$799 nett per month for an electric vehicle (EV).

Facebook post announcing deal

Its Facebook post on Aug. 24 announcing the leasing option attracted a few dozen comments within two hours.

The post's caption read: "Le Blu Frenchy is a fantastic four-seater that offers a range of up to 180km on a full charge."

It further stated that this translates to plugging in every two to three days, similar to charging a phone nightly.

The leasing period is between three months and two years, the post added.

The special offer of S$799 per month is for the first 10 leases that sign up for a two-year contract.

In response to Mothership's queries, James Wong, Tribecar assistant manager of marketing, said: "We are not able to disclose where the vehicles are being acquired from, as the details are covered under a non-disclosure agreement."

"Tribecar is bringing in a few hundred well-maintained electric vehicles, which have been thoroughly upgraded and inspected by certified engineers before being leased out. As quality and safety are always our top concern, only vehicles that meet strict standards are released to customers."

What sign-up form stated?

The sign-up form is for those interested in registering their interest.

As stated in the sign-up form, absent the special offer price for the first 10 leases, the regular two-year lease costs S$888 per month.

For a three-month lease, it will cost S$958 per month.

A frequently asked questions segment was also included in the form.

It clarified that the lease covers the costs of the vehicle, Certificate of Entitlement (COE), Preferential Car Entitlement (PARF) value, road tax, insurance, and maintenance.

Currently the EV cannot be driven to Malaysia, but Tribecar said it is working on it.

The Le Blu Frenchy can be test driven for those interested.

Queries from public

Within the first two hours of the post going up, numerous queries were posted in the comments section.

A number of queries noted the similarities between the two-door Le Blu Frenchy and the EV previously offered by BlueSG, which is now on hiatus as its operations have been halted since Aug. 8.

Here is a summary of the Q&A:

Q: The electric cars are formerly from BlueSG but spray painted and rented out?

A: No comments. All cars bought in are given a top to bottom tune and fix up. Test drive it for free and you will fall in love with it!

But before all leases, all our vehicles are receive a rebirth before it is test driven by a prospective customer.

Q: Is this a belated April Fool's joke?

A: This is absolutely legit! The re-energised cars are definitely worth a test drive.

Q: Can it be used as a private-hire vehicle?

A: The interior will be a bit of a squeeze but you will be the first in the world to do it! Fill up the form and we will follow up!

Other additional costs

The sign-up form also includes the options for cosmetic vehicle customisation.

For example, those leasing can choose the colour of the EV, such as Bubblegum Pink or Butter Yellow, at a cost of up to S$70 extra per month.

Regular checks of the EV appears to be free with the basic care plan, but there could be extra costs associated with servicing.

Under the care plan section, it is stated: "For safety, we still would like to check the car every three months to ensure roadworthiness, and will advise you of any tune-up and fixes costs if needed."

Top photos via Tribecar