E-bike rental businesses are growing, both in number and in the quality of their services. Sustainable mobility is becoming a priority for many users who choose to switch to electric vehicles.

Many entrepreneurs decide to invest in e-bike rental because this type of mobility is particularly versatile.

In this article we talk about:

• the crucial aspects you need to look after when opening a rental business

• the common problems you may run into

• how to open a complete shop with an attractive initial investment of €19,999, which includes 10 electric vehicles of your choice, the booking portal, the shop fit-out and other really interesting benefits.

Who invests in e-bike rental?

• Entrepreneurs looking for a profitable business;

• Shops or hotels and holiday accommodation that want to expand what they offer (e.g. with electric mountain bike rental, or city bikes, e-kick scooters, etc.);

• Owners of bike shops or repair workshops;

• Owners of small empty shops they want to make money from, etc.

Opening an e-bike rental business: 3 common problems

If you too are thinking of investing in this sector, here are the three common problems you could face:

• the paperwork;

• fitting out the shop;

• the channels for finding new customers.

We’ll go through them straight away, but don’t worry: we’ll also give you the solution right afterwards.

The bureaucratic process

There are some bureaucratic steps you need to follow to start an e-bike rental business.

The first is registering for a VAT number, or extending your ATECO business activity code: for e-bike rental the ATECO code is 77.21.01.

Other compulsory steps are registering with the Chamber of Commerce and filing the SCIA (certified notice of start of business) with the relevant Municipality. Since e-bike rental requires a physical store, the local health authority (ASL) has to check that the shop complies with health, hygiene and safety regulations.

Paperwork is tedious, and technicalities can crop up when you least expect them: delays in authorisations, forms not filled in properly, missing permits.

Your offer and your e-bike rental shop

Fitting out your rental point is another aspect we recommend investing in. A well-kept, welcoming space builds customer trust and improves their experience of your business. They will be much more likely to come back or recommend you to friends.

As we mentioned a moment ago regarding the bureaucratic process, remember too that the shop must meet current safety regulations to obtain municipal and health authority permits.

Finding new customers

Every entrepreneur’s fear is not having enough customers. The rental sector is growing, but competition is bound to increase. Standing out in the market is more and more important, as is finding new channels to reach electric vehicle users.

In big cities there is competition and it’s hard to stand out from your rivals. In small towns, it’s hard to get found online by users. Even though the sector is very profitable today, in the long run you need innovative, effective channels and successful branding.

Opening a bike rental franchise: BikeBoom Points

BikeBoom Points are franchise rental, sales and service points that you can open with a rock-bottom initial investment of €19,999, which also includes the complete fit-out of the shop and a fleet of 10 electric vehicles of your choice (e-bikes, electric mountain bikes and e-kick scooters).

This offer is for you if:

• You want to open your own electric vehicle rental franchise;

• You already have a business and want to expand what you offer your customers;

• You own a small commercial unit you want to make money from;

• You need to develop a project to obtain public funding.

What BikeBoom Points are: e-bike rental franchises

Our franchise rental, sales and service points for e-bikes and e-kick scooters focus on brand awareness.

Don’t think of them as just places to hand over and collect vehicles: BikeBoom Points are designed to give your customers an immersive experience and a wide-ranging, satisfying service.

All BikeBoom Points handle:

• rental;

• support;

• repairs;

• battery swaps;

• sales of e-bikes, e-skateboards and e-kick scooters.

If you open a franchise point you get:

• administrative support

• a fully fitted, branded shop (with lots of gadgets and merchandise)

• operator app and customer app;

• access to Italy’s first booking platform for the e-bike rental sector.

Get found more easily by the BikeBoom Community on the first portal dedicated to e-bike rental

BikeBoom Points have an extra chance of being found by users: we have created the first large Italian platform designed to let users book their electric vehicle wherever they are.

It works like the portals for booking hotel rooms, B&Bs or holiday homes, but it is entirely dedicated to the electric mobility sector.

We want to create a Community of people passionate about electric mobility and become their point of reference, through our dedicated platform.

Not just an immediate commercial advantage, but also a long-term branding operation: wherever there is a BikeBoom Point, users know they will find e-bike, e-scooter and electric vehicle rental that meets our quality standards. Don’t miss out!

The benefits of opening a BikeBoom Point franchise

BikeBoom Points are fully fledged franchise shops for electric vehicle rental, service and sales.

People who invest in opening a BikeBoom Point want to join a promising, growing company with exclusive support services.

Opening a fully BikeBoom-branded rental point pays off because:

• your costs are lower;

• we fit out your shop and provide the merchandise. The package includes furniture, window graphics, wall graphics, signage and merchandise;

• you can buy electric vehicles at special prices from BikeBoom partner brands;

• you get our advice on the paperwork;

• users find you more easily thanks to the BikeBoom Community and portal.

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