Vehicle Information
General Vehicle Supplies
All vehicles are equipped with the following supplies:
- Alcohol wipes
- Snow Scraper
- Fueling cards
- Trip Tips booklet 5x5
Some vehicles also include:
- Parking cards to enter and exit hubs
- Cargo blankets (in HOURCAR vehicles)
If you are in a vehicle that is missing any of these items, please contact Member Services at 612.343.2277 or info@hourcar.org.
Fleet Information
The HOURCAR and Evie fleets contain a mixture of electric, gas, and hybrid vehicles. The Evie Carshare fleet is all electric and the HOURCAR fleet includes electric, gas, and hybrid vehicles.
An electric vehicle is powered by electricity, and needs to be charged. A gas vehicle is powered by gasoline, and needs to be filled up at the gas station.
A hybrid vehicle switches between gas power and electric battery power to maximize efficiency. It can go farther on a tank of gas than a solely gas-powered car, but still needs to be filled at a gas station. The hybrid battery is charged automatically via the car's momentum, and does not need to be plugged in.
The information below defines specifics for each model of vehicle in our fleet.
Chevy Bolt
| Year | 2021 and 2023 |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Fuel Door Opening | Door located on front driver's side of car, push on door to open |
| Charge Port Type | J1227 for Level 2, CCS for DC Fast Charge |
| Max Range | 259 miles, 180 miles in winter |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Chevy Bolt Gear Shift
To shift into gear on a 2021 Bolt, you press the button on the left side of the gearshift and move the shifter to the appropriate gear. All Evie Carshare Bolts have this gearshift.
The Evie and HOURCAR fleet also includes 2023 Bolts. To shift into gear on a 2023 Bolt, you press the button associated with the gear. For Reverse and Drive, the silver button above the letter selects the gear.
Chevy Bolt Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking (regen) means the electric motor acts as a generator when you lift off the pedal or brake, sending power back into the battery. This happens automatically on all braking, but you can maximize the energy that is collected by driving efficiently or engaging gears that force efficient driving.
In the Chevy Bolt, you can maximize regen by using One-Pedal Drive mode (L Gear) or the regen paddle on the steering wheel to slow down without using the friction brakes.
2021 Bolt L Gear
Regenerative braking sensitivity can be increased by shifting from D to L mode. In L mode, when the accelerator pedal is not pressed - the car will rapidly slow and the vehicle's momentum will recharge the battery.
Unlike some other electric cars with full One-Pedal Driving, Bolt drivers should continue to use the brake pedal when at a complete stop. If stopped while in L mode, the car will sometimes engage the parking brake.
2023 Bolt One-Pedal Driving
The 2023 Bolt EV does not have the L driving mode found earlier models. Pressing the button with the foot icon below the drive shifter will enable One-Pedal Driving when illuminated.
Regeneration on Demand
The rear paddle on the left side of the steering wheel can be pulled towards the driver to slow the car and convert momentum into battery charge. This can be used regardless of if the car is in D, L, or One-Pedal Driving mode.
Chevy Bolt Parking Brake
The parking brake is an electronic switch to the left of shifter. The Bolt's parking brake automatically turns off when you step on the accelerator.
Honda Civic
| Year | 2012, 2013, and 2014 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 12.4 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Backup Camera | No |
Honda Civic Parking Brake
Brake on:
Brake off:
Honda Fit
| Year | 2012 and 2013 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Push cap to open |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | No |
Honda Fit Parking Brake
Brake on:
Brake off:
Hyundai Ioniq
| Year | 2021 and 2022 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid |
| Fuel Door Opening | Push cap to open |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Hyundai Ioniq Parking Brake
Hyundai Ioniq Self Jump Start
The Ioniq's 12V starter battery has a Self Jump Start option. If the battery is dead, press the '12V Batt Reset' button next to the gas tank release to use the lithium-ion hybrid battery for a jump.
Hyundai Kona
| Year | 2023 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 12.4 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Hyundai Kona Fuel Door
Hyundai Kona Parking Brake
Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Year | 2023 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Push cap to open |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Crew Cab with compact truck bed |
Hyundai Santa Cruz Parking Brake
Kia Soul
| Year | 2018 and 2019 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 14.3 gal |
| Key | Switchblade key located in glovebox |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Kia Soul Parking Brake
Brake on:
Brake off:
Kia Soul Switchblade Key
Press button to release switchblade key:
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
| Year | 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Parking Brake
Brake on:
Brake off:
Nissan Leaf
| Year | 2023 |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Fuel Door Opening | Door is on front of car, push release button to left of steering wheel |
| Charge Port Type | J1227 for Level 2, CHAdeMO for DC Fast Charge |
| Max Range | 149 miles, 116 miles in winter |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Nissan Leaf Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking (regen) means the electric motor acts as a generator when you lift off the pedal or brake, sending power back into the battery. This happens automatically on all braking, but you can maximize the energy that is collected by driving efficiently or engaging gears that force efficient driving.
In the Nissan Leaf, the Eco button will help you drive more efficiently, and you can maximize regen by using One-Pedal Drive mode (B gear) and the E-Pedal to slow down without using the friction brakes.
See What's the Gear? info for more details.
Nissan Leaf Parking Brake
Press down on foot pedal parking brake to engage and release the brake.
Brake on:
Brake off:
Nissan Leaf PLUS
| Year | 2022 |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Fuel Door Opening | Door is on front of car, push release button to left of steering wheel |
| Charge Port Type | J1227 for Level 2, CHAdeMO for DC Fast Charge |
| Max Range | 226 miles, 180 miles in winter |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Nissan Leaf PLUS Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking (regen) means the electric motor acts as a generator when you lift off the pedal or brake, sending power back into the battery. This happens automatically on all braking, but you can maximize the energy that is collected by driving efficiently or engaging gears that force efficient driving.
In the Nissan Leaf, the Eco button will help you drive more efficiently, and you can maximize regen by using One-Pedal Drive mode (B gear) and the E-Pedal to slow down without using the friction brakes.
See What's the Gear? info for more details.
Nissan Leaf PLUS Parking Brake
Press down on foot pedal parking brake to engage and release the brake.
Brake on:
Brake off:
Subaru Crosstrek
| Year | 2019 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 16.6 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Subaru Crosstrek Parking Brake
Brake on:
Brake off:
Subaru Impreza Hatchback
| Year | 2018 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Subaru Impreza Hatchback Parking Brake
Subaru Impreza Sedan
| Year | 2017 |
| Fuel type | Gas |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Key | Keyed vehicle, key is in glove box |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Subaru Impreza Sedan Parking Brake
Toyota Corolla
| Year | 2024 & 2025 |
| Fuel type | Gas & Hybrid |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 13.2 gal |
| Key | Keyless |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Backup Camera | Yes |
Toyota Corolla Parking Brake
Toyota Prius
| Year | 2012 and 2013 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid |
| Fuel Door Opening | Release lever on driver's side floor |
| Gas Tank Capacity | 10.5 gal |
| Key | Push button start, key fob in glovebox |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Backup Camera | No |
Toyota Prius Parking Brake
If the car will not stop beeping and has a light that says "brake" lit up, it is being driven with the Parking brake on. Driving with it on can damage the brake and affect the car's performance.
Press down on foot pedal parking brake to engage and release the brake. The parking brake pedal is to the left and higher up than the other pedals. It may say "Push On, Push Off" or have a "P" icon, or the lettering may be too worn to read. If hard to find, stepping out of the car may help. It’s often confused with the 'P' park button in the center console, which only puts the car in park and doesn’t disengage the brake.
Brake on:
Brake off:
Toyota Prius: Starting the Vehicle
To start the car, hold down the brake pedal while pushing the power button. The car is very quiet upon starting and while idle so sometimes it is hard to tell by listening if the car has started. If you are unsure if the ignition is on, press the power button again to see if it turns off, then hold down the brake pedal while pushing the power button to turn it back on.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking (regen) means the electric motor acts as a generator when you lift off the pedal or brake, sending power back into the battery. This happens automatically on all braking, but you can maximize the energy that is collected by driving efficiently or engaging gears that force efficient driving.
In the Chevy Bolt, you can maximize regen by using One-Pedal Drive mode (L Gear) or the regen paddle on the steering wheel to slow down without using the friction brakes.
In the Nissan Leaf, the Eco button will help you drive more efficiently, and you can maximize regen by using One-Pedal Drive mode (B gear) and the E-Pedal to slow down without using the friction brakes.
What's the Gear?
Gears can be different in an electric vehicle. Use this guide to help you better understand your Evie. To know what gear you’re in, look at the dashboard. R=Reverse, D=Drive, N=Neutral, P=Park
This is your everyday forward driving gear. Push in the button on the left side of the shifter while pressing the brake pedal and shift down to engage.
To engage, follow the steps above, but shift down twice. In this gear, when you release the acceleration pedal, the car will engage in regenerative braking, putting energy back into the battery. If you aren’t slowing quick enough, use the brake pedal to stop.
The button in the center console to the left of the shifter is the emergency brake. Push down to engage, flick up to disengage. If the car senses movement in “Park”, it may automatically engage the e-brake. If this happens, it’ll automatically remove it when you put the car in “D” or “L”. Don’t drive if this is showing on the top-right corner of the dashboard.
This gear goes forward and increases regenerative braking on your trip. Regenerative braking converts energy from the cars motion back into the battery. To engage, press the brake pedal and pull the shift knob into the B gear when the car is in Drive.
The E-pedal is a switch unique to the Leaf that activates full braking when you lift off the accelerator. Once in the B gear, flick on the e-Pedal function to engage the car in regenerative braking. If you’re running close on range, regenerative braking can reduce range loss or slightly increase overall range. You can check on the dashboard to confirm the e-Pedal is on.
Driving in eco mode increases your range by decreasing acceleration power and increasing regenerative braking when your foot is off the accelerator. To engage ECO mode, press the ECO button, found near the gear shifter.