Electric Carsharing Business Models Course
Online course of 300 hours in business models for electric car sharing. 6 modules covering the car-sharing ecosystem, business model design, operations and technology, unit economics, and regulation and sustainability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Electric Carsharing Business Models Course — studying from the United States
The United States is rapidly expanding its electric vehicle, battery and hydrogen industries, supported by federal incentives and private investment. Battery manufacturing and recycling facilities are growing in states such as Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan and Nevada. Automakers, energy companies and startups are developing cells, charging infrastructure and hydrogen fuel systems. Engineers in this sector work on electrochemistry, power electronics, thermal management and standards for safe and reliable energy storage.
Fees for the United States: US$720 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
Which US bodies and regulators govern batteries, electric vehicles and hydrogen?
In the US, the Department of Energy supports research in batteries and hydrogen, the EPA and NHTSA regulate vehicle emissions and safety, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration oversees hydrogen transport. Professional bodies include SAE International and the Electrochemical Society. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and their recognition is for employers to determine.
Do US employers in batteries and hydrogen value private engineering qualifications?
US battery makers, EV manufacturers and hydrogen developers generally look for accredited degrees, lab or plant experience, and safety knowledge. A private online qualification may show specialist study, but it is not a standard hiring requirement. Employers assess it individually, and hands-on technical experience usually carries more weight.
Is this study practical from the US alongside a job, and how are fees handled?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed. Expect about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student has an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor training, which you should discuss with your employer.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the models and players in electric car sharing.
Design business models and pricing structures for the service.
Plan charging, rebalancing and maintenance operations.
Calculate the unit economics and break-even point of the service.
Apply data protection, consumer and urban mobility regulations.
Assess the environmental and urban impact of electric car sharing.
Develop an electric car-sharing business plan for a city.
Who it's for
- Shared-mobility operations managers.
- Mobility business analysts.
- Fleet managers running electric or shared fleets.
- Mobility product managers.
- Urban mobility officers at local authorities.
- Entrepreneurs launching mobility services.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in shared mobility.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Ley Orgánica 3/2018 (Spanish Data Protection and Digital Rights Act)
- Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007 (Spanish consolidated Consumer Protection Act)
- Directive 2011/83/EU (Consumer Rights Directive)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation)
- Real Decreto 1052/2022 (Spanish regulation of low-emission zones)
- Ley 7/2021 de cambio climático y transición energética (Spanish Climate Change and Energy Transition Act)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2854 (EU Data Act)
- Vulog
- INVERS CloudBoxx
- Power BI
- Python (pandas)
6 modules
1.1Free-floating, station-based and peer-to-peer models1.2Corporate car sharing and shared fleets1.3Differences from traditional rental and VTC (ride-hailing)1.4Operators in Spain and Europe1.5Users and usage patterns1.6Advantages of electric vehicles in car sharing1.7Integration into mobility-as-a-service platforms1.8Impact on vehicle ownership1.9Consolidation trends in the sector1.10Workshop: map of operators in a city
2.1Business model canvas2.2Value proposition by segment2.3Per-minute and per-kilometre pricing structure2.4Subscriptions and usage bundles2.5Partnerships with vehicle manufacturers2.6Additional revenue from advertising2.7Integration with public transport2.8Customer segmentation2.9Marketing and acquisition plan2.10Practical exercise: canvas for a service in a medium-sized city
3.1Telematics and keyless entry3.2Booking platform and mobile app3.3Fleet charging management3.4Vehicle rebalancing within the service area3.5Cleaning and preventive maintenance3.6Damage and claims management3.7Demand forecasting with historical data3.8Data-driven operational optimisation3.9Customer service and complaints3.10Case study: fleet rebalancing plan
4.1Utilisation and revenue per vehicle4.2Costs per kilometre and per hour4.3Depreciation and residual value4.4Fleet insurance costs4.5Energy cost of charging4.6Service break-even point4.7Customer lifetime value and acquisition cost4.8Fleet financing4.9Margin sensitivity analysis4.10Lab: unit economics model
5.1Licences and municipal by-laws5.2Advantages in low-emission zones5.3Regulated parking and municipal agreements5.4User data protection5.5Consumer rights in digital contracts5.6Taxation of the service5.7Life-cycle carbon footprint5.8Assessment of the impact on urban mobility5.9Participation in public procurement5.10Case study: service proposal to a city council
6.1Market analysis of the city6.2Definition of the service model6.3Fleet sizing6.4Charging and operations plan6.5Economic and financial model6.6Regulatory and licensing analysis6.7Launch and marketing plan6.8Monitoring indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is Vulog, INVERS CloudBoxx, Power BI and Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: car-sharing fleet sizing, per-vehicle unit economics models and rebalancing and charging planning. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Ley Orgánica 3/2018, Real Decreto Legislativo 1/2007, Directive 2011/83/EU, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Real Decreto 1052/2022, Ley 7/2021 de cambio climático y transición energética, Regulation (EU) 2023/2854.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Vulog, INVERS CloudBoxx, Power BI, Python (pandas), using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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