Hi Sam,
there was talk of a bike share scheme at Bute - using the little shed that was for the runway lights.
I have always liked the US idea and, indeed, we make my old heap available for visitors to pop into town at Strathaven.
We once looked at having an electric courtesy car: first, it would be nice to have it financed and powered by the wind farm people who have taken up so much of our time. Second, it would be good for the local community - because being electric you couldn't drive it too far!
But even your cheap Renault has a £77 a month battery hire charge. My RX4 cost just £700 total to buy outright!
Maybe try EasyCar Club to run the hiring of a Popham car?