Own at The Emerald, get a Tesla. Residents of The Emerald will have access to one Tesla Model S and one Model X conveniently located on property to book out for a few minutes, hours or days. These luxury models by Tesla set an industry standard for performance and safety. Tesla’s all-electric powertrain delivers unparalleled performance in all weather conditions – with go anywhere range, and Tesla’s immense Supercharger network – allowing drivers access to the mountains, beach, and beyond. The Model X, Tesla’s luxury SUV is equipped with automated doors including the eye-catching falcon wing back doors allowing for easier accessibility to back seats. The touch screen on Teslas operate almost everything on the vehicle including navigation that finds charging stations along your route, and instructions of how long to charge to reach your destination. With the option of the Model S sedan and the Model X SUV, you have two great vehicle choices to fit your trip needs.
These days (more than ever), residents are looking for ways to reduce their cost of living. Envoy electric car sharing is more affordable than owning and maintaining a vehicle. Before the pandemic, personally-owned vehicles sat unused 95% of the time on average. Now that so many are working from home or unemployed, that % is much higher. Why own a car for it to just sit there? With Envoy, you can have a Tesla when you want it, and don’t have to pay for it or worry about it when you don’t need it. Insurance and customer support are included and there’s no need for gas.
The Emerald Homeowner, Sandy Roberts had this to say about the Envoy car-share partnership: “Although our location offers incredible access, Kimberly and I do enjoy renting a car and getting out of the city once in a while. It’s fantastic that The Emerald has partnered with Envoy, providing instant on-demand access to energy-efficient Teslas right through the app.”
When using Envoy, riders are most surprised to find how awesome electric cars are. 75% of our drivers have never driven an EV before. They quickly realize how fun they are to drive – from quick acceleration to the serine quietness of an electric motor, they’re blown away by the whole experience. Tesla’s especially have a specific draw – they’re gorgeous, full of cool technology, and have un-matched acceleration. Not to mention their fun, “Easter Eggs”, said Envoy’s Drew Hopkins.
Go behind-the-scenes to get more details on the exclusive partnership with Emerald owners, sustainability features, safety measures, success stories and more! Read the interview with Drew Hopkins, Chief Growth Officer of Envoy:
How easy is it to book a car with the Envoy mobility app?
The goal of Envoy is total simplicity. When you need a car, it’s ready for you. When you don’t need it, you don’t have to think about it. No car payments, no buying gas, no insurance, no maintenance, no cleaning… Just a sweet ride to get you where you want to go whenever you want it. Download the app, upload your driver’s license and credit card, ask property management for access code, and book a Tesla for minutes, hours, or days! (Residents can enjoy a video demo here).
What are the top four reasons residents use Envoy?
Running errands, going to the doctor’s office, visiting or picking up loved ones and sightseeing/getting out of town.
Are you able to describe the new sanitary and safety measures that have been introduced to the Envoy program at The Emerald?
Our vehicle maintenance partners AndGo by Goodyear and Simply Clean have enhanced their sanitization efforts, both in frequency and procedures. They’re using an industrial-strength sanitization solution on the interior/exterior “touch” surfaces of Envoy vehicles. All staff members have been trained on proper safety protocols including wearing appropriate protective gear. Since Envoy vehicles are exclusively for you and your neighbors, we encourage our members to Be a Good Neighbor and follow CDC guidelines to keep us safe. We also offer wipe stations for properties to put near the vehicles if they choose. Our Envoy drivers have made it clear to us that they find Envoy to feel safer than other transportation options available during this unique time. They don’t have to be in the same vehicle as a driver or other members of the public on the train, they see our maintenance partners on site frequently cleaning the vehicles, they’re familiar with the cars as they’re using the same vehicle daily, and they can wipe down the car before and after. If we all do a little, we can drive a lot of fun.
Envoy has been a huge support to first responders in Seattle. What have you witnessed among those using Envoy to Do Good?
Surveys to Envoy drivers has shown that not only are our members relying on Envoy during this difficult time, the service has become essential to their everyday lives. From getting groceries, going to the doctor, visiting loved ones, or escaping the city for some fresh air, Envoy vehicles have been the safe option getting residents where they need to go. During this pandemic, we’ve donated hundreds of hours of free drive time for members to get their essentials, volunteer for charities, or make a little side money driving for the gig economy.
Rising above an iconic downtown address at Second and Stewart in downtown Seattle steps from the waterfront, The Emerald brings a new level of luxury living. From curated meals at the Thompson Seattle to on-demand Tesla X and S, the residents of this stunning property have more perks than one could wish for. Explore the amenities and partnerships.
