300% Increase in Online Bookings for Costa Rica's Premier EV Rental
How Web2Go built an AI-powered trip planner and charging network map that eliminated range anxiety and drove exponential booking growth.
Platform Showcase
Explore the complete platform—from customer-facing website to powerful admin dashboard
Homepage - Hero Section
Vehicle Fleet Catalog
Best of Costa Rica Guide
AI-Powered Trip Planner
Interactive Charging Stations Map
Fleet Management Dashboard
About This Project
Client
AutoPilot Rent CR
Industry
Electric Vehicle Rental & Fleet Management
Location
Costa Rica
Project Type
AI-Enhanced EV Rental Platform
AutoPilot Rent CR is pioneering sustainable tourism in Costa Rica with their 100% electric vehicle rental fleet. Web2Go created a premium digital experience featuring an AI-powered trip planner, an interactive map of 53+ charging stations, and a curated destination guide with EV suitability ratings.
Business Challenges
Costa Rica is a global leader in renewable energy and sustainable tourism, making it an ideal market for electric vehicle rentals. AutoPilot Rent operates a fleet of premium BYD electric vehicles.
Range Anxiety
- Potential renters worried about running out of charge—the #1 barrier to EV rental adoption.
Trip Planning Complexity
- Customers needed to plan routes around charging infrastructure while maximizing their experience.
Charging Infrastructure Visibility
- Costa Rica's charging network exists but wasn't easily discoverable for tourists.
Premium Positioning
- Competing with traditional rentals required conveying the premium, tech-forward nature of EV.
Bilingual Tourism Market
- Serving international tourists and local renters required seamless English/Spanish support.
Public Website Features
Premium Vehicle Fleet - 6 BYD EVs
- BYD Seagull (Black/White): 306 km range, $55/day
- BYD YUAN UP BEYONG: 515 km range, $80/day
- BYD Leopard 3 (3 colors): 1,094 km range, $115-120/day
- Advanced filtering by price, range, seats, features
Interactive Charging Station Map
- 53 charging stations mapped across Costa Rica
- Leaflet/OpenStreetMap integration
- "Show My Location" GPS feature
- ICE "¡ES ELECTRICO!" official network integration
- Pricing: ₡150 colones per kW/min + VAT
Best of Costa Rica - 10 Curated Destinations
- Arenal Volcano: 145 km, All EVs suitable
- Manuel Antonio: 170 km, All EVs suitable
- Tamarindo: 280 km, Long-range recommended
- EV suitability ratings per destination
Premium Design & UX
- Luxury dark theme with gold/amber accents
- High-quality vehicle photography
- Guided 4-step onboarding tour
- Professional automotive aesthetic
AI-Powered Trip Planner
The crown jewel—personalized, EV-optimized itineraries created by AI
AI Trip Planner - Inputs
- Destinations: Multi-select from 10+ locations
- Duration: 3, 5, 7, 10, or 14 days
- Interests: Adventure, Nature, Beaches, Culture
- Style: Luxury, Budget, Adventure, Relaxation
- Budget slider: $100-$10,000
AI-Generated Trip Output
- Day-by-day personalized itinerary
- EV-optimized vehicle recommendations
- Charging station locations and times
- Estimated costs and drive times
- Eco impact insights
AI FAQ Assistant
- Conversational AI for rental questions
- Natural language interface
- "Ask our AI assistant anything about our rentals"
Business Outcomes & Results
Range Anxiety: ELIMINATED
Interactive map of 53+ stations combined with AI trip planner route optimization gives renters complete confidence.
Trip Planning Complexity: SOLVED BY AI
AI trip planner handles all complexity—analyzing distances, charging needs, and attractions.
Charging Infrastructure Visibility: CENTRALIZED
Integration with Costa Rica's official ICE network provides real-time station information in one place.
Premium Positioning: ACHIEVED
Luxury dark theme, high-quality imagery, and AI-powered features convey a premium brand.
Bilingual Tourism Market: SERVED
Complete English and Spanish support for all visitors.
Destination Education: PROVIDED
"Best of Costa Rica" guide with EV suitability ratings helps renters choose appropriate vehicles.