Bluecity
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Car sharing, Electric vehicles |
| Founded | April 26, 2017 |
| Defunct | February 10, 2020 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Area served | London, United Kingdom |
| Products | Electric car-sharing service using Bolloré Bluecar |
Bluecity operated as a London-based electric car-sharing enterprise from 26 April 2017 until it discontinued services on 10 February 2020. Its vehicle lineup was composed of Bolloré Bluecar models provided by the Bolloré group.
Fleet
The company’s fleet featured the fully electric Bolloré Bluecar, modified specifically for driving on London's left-hand road system. This hatchback, equipped with three doors and seating for four passengers, incorporated a 30 kWh lithium metal polymer (LMP) battery paired with a supercapacitor, enabling an urban electric driving range of and achieving a maximum speed of .
Operations
Bluecity commenced operations in June 2017 within the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham before swiftly extending its coverage to include the London Borough of Merton. In 2018, it introduced an additional 10 vehicles stationed at Gatwick Airport to accommodate air travelers.
Although the company experienced early expansion, it halted all activities on 10 February 2020 due to limited partnerships—having secured agreements with only three out of London's thirty-three local councils—thus restricting its potential market penetration and growth opportunities.
See also
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- 2020 disestablishments in England
- British companies disestablished in 2020
- British companies established in 2017
- Carsharing
- Car rental companies of the United Kingdom
- Defunct transport companies of the United Kingdom
- Electric vehicles
- Transport companies disestablished in 2020
- Transport companies established in 2017