Envoy Launches First Ford F-150 Lightning at the joinery, Charlotte’s Car-Free Community

Electric Pickup Truck Expands Car-Sharing Options at the Joinery in Optimist Park

Charlotte’s innovative approach to car-free apartment living just got more powerful. Envoy is proud to announce the addition of the Ford F-150 Lightning to our electric vehicle fleet at the Joinery in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking the first Lightning pickup truck in our car-sharing network.

Why the Ford Lightning Matters for Car Share

The Ford F-150 Lightning brings new versatility to electric car sharing. While sedans like the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3 have served Joinery residents well for commuting and errands, the Lightning opens up possibilities that were previously out of reach for car-free living:

• Hauling capability for furniture moves, home improvement projects, and large purchases

• Towing capacity for weekend adventures with bikes, kayaks, or camping gear

• Spacious interior perfect for group outings or family trips

For residents embracing a car-free lifestyle, access to a pickup truck on demand, without the cost of ownership, removes one of the last barriers to ditching a personal vehicle.

The Joinery: Redefining Transportation in Charlotte

Located steps from the Parkwood light rail station in Optimist Park, the Joinery represents a bold experiment in Charlotte’s traditionally car-dependent landscape. As one of the city’s first parking-minimized communities, developed by local urbanist firm Space Craft, the Joinery bundles housing and transportation into a single, streamlined experience.

The model is simple but transformative: instead of paying separately for rent, parking, car payments, insurance, and maintenance, Joinery residents pay one monthly rent that includes access to a complete mobility ecosystem:

• Envoy electric car sharing with free driving credit hours monthly

• E-bikes and e-scooters from Ridy with unlimited use

• Microtransit shuttle service through JUMP Transit for neighborhood connections

By eliminating the need for parking infrastructure, Space Craft has redirected resources toward better building design, resident amenities, and these transportation options that serve people better than static parking spaces ever could.

Electric Car Sharing: The Future of car-free Living

The addition of the Ford Lightning demonstrates how electric car sharing continues to evolve. Today’s shared EV fleets need to offer the same range of vehicle types that residents would traditionally own, from compact cars for solo errands to trucks for those occasional heavy-duty needs or personal preference!

For Charlotte, a city grappling with how to grow sustainably along its expanding light rail network, communities like the Joinery offer a roadmap. As the Blue Line grows and the Silver Line becomes reality, parking-light developments with robust car-sharing programs will become increasingly viable (and attractive) alternatives to traditional car ownership.

Experience the Ford Lightning at the Joinery

Current and prospective residents of the Joinery can now reserve the Ford F-150 Lightning through Envoy’s mobile app. It’s America’s best-selling truck, reimagined for the electric age, now available at Charlotte’s most innovative residential community.

Interested in bringing Envoy’s electric car-sharing program to your property? Contact our team to learn how Mobility as an Amenity™ can transform your community.