Jool

What Jool does

Jool operates a fully digital, 100% electric vehicle rental service headquartered in Paris, France, with delivery coverage across the Île-de-France region. The company serves individual consumers, families, business travelers, and mid-term renters through a self-serve mobile application that delivers Tesla Model 3, Model 3 Highland, Model Y, and Renault Megane E-Tech, Scenic E-Tech, and R5 E-Tech vehicles directly to customer-specified locations including homes, offices, Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, and the city's major train stations (Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de l'Est). Founded in 2024, Jool self-positions as France's first 100% electric car rental service.

Name

Jool

Legal name

Jool

Website

https://jool.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jool is a Paris-based electric vehicle rental service delivering Tesla and Renault EVs to customers' locations via a mobile app with keyless access. Founded in 2024, it serves consumers, families, and businesses through daily rentals and monthly subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Rental Services

NAICS

Passenger Car Rental (532111), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Drive Car Rental (THADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term / Fixed-Term Car Subscriptions (6–36 months) (THADACAD), Consumer/Private Lease & Subscription (Personal Contract Hire) (TLABAAAC)

Keywords

• Electric car rental
• Vehicle rental service
• Car subscription
• Premium EV rental
• Short-term car rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-ouen-sur-iton

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Daily Vehicle Rental: Short-term rentals charged on a per-day basis with rates varying by vehicle model. Base daily rate includes delivery, comprehensive insurance, 24/7 assistance, and connected features. Charging costs are additional and borne by the customer.
2. Monthly Subscription: Medium-term rental subscription offering 3, 6, or 12-month commitments at €651/month all-inclusive. Provides access to electric vehicles without long-term ownership commitment.
3. Per-Kilometer Billing: Fair per-kilometer billing model where customers pay for exact kilometers used, with pricing transparent and no hidden fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jool operates a 100% electric vehicle rental service in the Paris metropolitan area, offering short-term, weekend, and mid-term subscriptions of Tesla and Renault EVs. Vehicles are delivered directly to the customer's address (home, office, airport, or train station), and accessed via smartphone using the Jool mobile app for keyless entry, climate control, and route planning with charging integration. Pricing is per-day starting from €50 or via €651/month all-inclusive subscription, with comprehensive insurance and 24/7 assistance included.

Product overview

Jool is France's first 100% electric car rental service, operating a unified platform with multiple rental products: daily/short-term rental, weekend rental, and mid-term subscription plans (3-12 months). The service specializes in Tesla vehicles (Model 3, Model 3 Highland, Model Y) and Renault electric cars (Mégane E-Tech, Scénic E-Tech, R5 E-Tech). All rentals feature doorstep delivery, keyless smartphone access via the Jool mobile app, comprehensive insurance, and 24/7 assistance. The platform integrates with Tesla Supercharger, Electra, and Ionity charging networks, with flexible return policies requiring only 10% battery. Additional offerings include self-driving car rental with Tesla Autopilot and corporate/business rental solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jool Daily Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tesla Supercharger NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationJool vehicles utilize the Tesla Supercharger network for rapid charging. The network provides ultra-rapid charging up to 250 kW, with ability to recover up to 80% battery in under 30 minutes. Supercharger integration enables pre-planned route optimization and auto-charging features.
• Electra Charging NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Electra for charging infrastructure access across France. Provides customers with access to dense charging point network for trip planning and range management.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecure payment processing provider enabling encrypted transaction handling for all rentals. Supports Visa, Mastercard, American Express payments.
• Mouvement Impact FranceminorOthersEnvironmental certification and impact measurement organization. Jool participates in Impact France movement for sustainable business practices, supporting the company's positioning on environmental responsibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Virtuo: French-born digital-first car rental startup offering app-based booking and keyless access to a mixed fleet, including EVs. Direct competitor to Jool in the Paris market with a similar agency-free, mobile-led value proposition targeting urban consumers.
• Ubeeqo: European car-sharing and short-term rental service (now part of Europcar Mobility Group) operating in Paris and other major European cities. Comparable in self-serve app-based rental model and customer segment, though fleet mix is broader (not EV-only).
• Getaround: Peer-to-peer and fleet-based car sharing platform with app-based booking and keyless access technology. Operates in European markets including France, and competes for the same convenience-driven urban consumer seeking short-term vehicle access without ownership.
• Tripcar: French short-term car rental service focused on urban and airport markets, including Paris. Targets similar consumer use cases (weekend getaways, short trips) with comparable pricing and convenience, making it a relevant direct competitor in the French market.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt: Major European rental incumbent with strong Paris/airport presence, an extensive EV fleet rollout, and a modern app with keyless features. Competes with Jool on the premium mobility experience and has far greater scale, fleet purchasing power, and airport counter distribution.
• Europcar: One of Europe's largest car rental groups with significant Paris and airport presence, broad EV fleet initiatives, and digital booking capabilities. Competes for the same Paris-based rental demand at scale, with structural cost and distribution advantages.
• Hertz: Global rental incumbent with one of the largest EV rental fleets (notably Teslas) in the US and Europe, including Paris. Offers a comparable premium-EV rental experience but with a much wider footprint, brand recognition, and airport counter presence.
• Avis / Budget: Established global rental group with broad EV fleet adoption, mobile app booking, and major Paris airport presence. Competes for premium and corporate travelers seeking short-term EV access in the same Paris market as Jool.
• Enterprise Mobility: Global rental and mobility operator with growing EV fleet and digital booking capabilities. Operates in Paris via Enterprise Rent-A-Car and competes for premium and corporate rental demand with the scale and fleet diversity of an established incumbent.

Emerging players

• Tesla Rental Program (Tesla Direct): Tesla's own short-term and long-term rental/loan programs offered in select markets, providing direct access to the same vehicle models that form Jool's premium fleet. Represents a strategic risk if Tesla expands its own rental offering in France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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