Electric vehicle adoption in Australia continues to go from strength to strength and in June accounted for 8.8% of new vehicle sales. While consumers are adopting EVs at an increasing rate, there is also the commercial world that needs to transition.
Salesforce Tower is Sydney’s tallest office building and is home to the Australian arm of the global Salesforce CRM business. Located at Level 7/180 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, it now features a communal fleet of Tesla vehicles available for workers to use.
The service is run by shared mobility service Outbound.
The cars can be reserved, paid for, and accessed through the Outbound app. Users can even unlock and drive the vehicles using their phones. This service provides an easy solution for staff who need to head off-site for business meetings, personal errands, or even weekend getaways.
The intention is to provide an alternative for workers who commute on foot or public transport, offering them a state-of-the-art Tesla at their disposal while saving on vehicle and parking costs.
Rates range from $20 per hour to $220 for an all-inclusive weekend.
This move signifies a major stride in Sydney’s transition towards a greener and more sustainable future.
“It’s all about convenience. It’s a bit like ride sharing, except you do the driving – and they’re Teslas, which people love.
Outbound CEO Luke Rust
The Electric Car Club makes it so easy to leave your own car home and save on that cost;
and still have access to any part of Sydney.
We are extremely proud to be partnering with Lendlease to offer this innovative new
service at Salesforce Tower, bringing the future of transportation to the heart of the city.
By providing an exclusive and environmentally conscious driving experience, we’re catering
to the growing demand for sustainable mobility solutions among businesses and individuals
who value both luxury and environmental responsibility.”
A similar setup is also planned to be launched in the $400 million Merchant House commercial redevelopment on Kent Street next year, and at the 330-unit Newlands residential community in St Leonards upon its completion in 2025.
The Electric Car Club is set to enhance the excellent connectivity of the Sydney Place
Steve McGillivray, the Project Director of Lendlease
precinct and extend the state of the art amenity available to tenants.
We’re finding that businesses continue to be drawn to high quality, next-generation
workplaces that align with their culture and brand, and also help set them apart from
competitors in attracting and retaining talent.
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore supports the concept, given her longstanding push for fewer cars in the CBD. She notes that Salesforce Tower is home to some of Australia’s most exciting climate technology startups, which contribute to reducing Australia’s carbon emissions.
Salesforce Tower will be home to some of Australia’s most exciting climate technology
startups – these companies will help make a positive impact on the environment, and
contribute to reducing Australia’s carbon emissions.
At the City of Sydney, our vision is for net zero emissions across our local area by 2035.
Given transport accounts for around 20 percent of total emissions in our area, a shift to
electric vehicles is an important part of our goal to hit net zero.
