Hotel Guests FAQ

Below addresses regular questions renter guests of hotel partners ask regarding how ZEVO works and what makes the process so simple.

ZEVO is a contactless, EV-only rental platform that delivers and picks up your booked EV to the valet area of our partner hotel. The booking process and rental is conducted entirely from your phone.

About ZEVO EV Rentals

How do I sign up and rent an EV with ZEVO?

After registering through your hotel's unique link to their private ZEVO marketplace you follow these steps:

  1. Select the vehicle you wish to book
  2. Complete your ZEVO profile including driver license upload and verification check
  3. Add your payment method on file
  4. Complete the booking process

Once completed ZEVO will ensure your vehicle is ready to drive at your chosen time from your hotel's valet area.

Do you deliver the EV to the hotel?

Yes, ZEVO is designed to be 100% contactless and convenient to your hotel stay. After booking our team makes sure the EV is left in the valet area prior to your rental start time.

How much notice is required for delivery?

24 hours notice is required to prepare, mobilize and deliver the EV to your valet.

Do I need to use a PROMO CODE?

Yes. This code can be found on the ZEVO landing page after you click the link your hotel shared with you prior to your arrival, or through the onsite 1 Hotel concierge team.

Is insurance included?

Yes. As part of your rental experience ZEVO includes comp/collision and liability protection coverage during your rental period - this coverage starts when you activate your rental.

Do you only do EVs?

Yes, ZEVO is 100% EV and we currently offer Tesla Model Y with other brands coming soon.

How do I contact customer support?

You can text us 24/7 on 855-924-4885

Rental Process

When will my EV arrive?

During the booking process you select your rental start time - ZEVO will ensure your EV arrives at that time.

Do I have to upload pictures before and after the rental?

No, our ground team does that for you to confirm the condition of the vehicle before your rental starts and after it ends. You are welcome to take photos for your own records.

Why do I need to download the Tesla app?

That's your key. Guests are required to download the Tesla app to get digital key access to use your phone as your key during your rental period.

See the section below titled ‘Downloading Tesla App - Steps to Follow’ for instructions.

How do I start my rental?

From your phone - follow the instructions within your ZEVO profile to get access and use your phone as your key during the rental period.

How do I end my rental?

From your phone - after returning the vehicle, end the rental from your phone within your ZEVO profile - this is an important step and avoids extension charges.

What if I need to valet - for example at a restaurant?

After your booking starts you will be sent instructions via text about how to handle a valet experience during a ZEVO rental.

Downloading Tesla App - Steps to Follow

1. Download the Tesla App and create an account - before the rental

Download the Tesla app and create or sign in to your Tesla account before your scheduled rental

If you’re having issues logging in to the Tesla App refer to Tesla App Login on Android

2. 🔑 Receive Key - at the start of the rental

After you start your ride, you will receive the insurance and Tesla access via text and email

Returning My Rental

Where do I leave the car?

Please return the vehicle to the valet area of your hotel.

How do I end the rental?

In your booking page you will see the option to end your rental. When you select this the rental will end and access will be revoked.

General Information

Who can book and drive?

Guests must be over 21 years old to reserve a car with ZEVO. The only person who is allowed to drive during rentals is the person who made the reservation and who is named on the insurance card (issued within your profile).

Can someone else drive the vehicle?

No. The authorized user is the user who completed the transaction and whose name is listed on the insurance card.

Where is the insurance card and details?

These documents are emailed to the address you used to create your ZEVO account and also stored within your ZEVO profile.

Is there a deposit?

Yes. $200 deposit for drivers aged over 25 and $400 for drivers aged 21-24.

How do I charge the EV?

Any Tesla Supercharging network location. Simply charge the vehicle at any stall and the invoice will be processed and charged to you promptly. No need to transact at the stall itself - we facilitate the transaction at the stall > invoice you.

What do I do in the event of an accident?

First, make sure everyone involved is safe. Please collect any 3rd party insurance details and document the incident including detailed pictures, other party information and any police report number if available.

Second, please report the accident immediately to ZEVO through your profile page and we will begin the claim process internally.

How do tolls get billed to me?

When you pass through tolls an itemized invoice will be generated and your ZEVO account will be billed within 5-7 working days.

What if I get a citation?

Please pre-pay the citation if a physical copy is handed to you, failing that an invoice will be generated and billed to your account with the applicable timestamped evidence.