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Drive to Own
A South African prepaid car subscription that offers flexible, affordable access to a vehicle with no credit checks, plus an option to own it after 100,000 km.
Drive to Own Product Overview
Is Drive to Own Right for You?
Liners prepares and updates these highlights as product information changes. Editorial standardsBest For
- South African drivers
- No credit history
What It Does Well
- No credit checks
- Prepaid car subscription
Things to Check
- Upfront deposit needed
- What prepaid covers
About Drive to Own

Drive to Own is a South African prepaid car subscription for individual consumers who want flexible access to a vehicle without relying on traditional credit-based asset finance.
Key capabilities include:
- Prepaid mileage access that lets customers drive based on miles purchased upfront, positioned as an alternative to vehicle asset finance
- A mobile app for monitoring usage, viewing trips, and managing real-time billing, including the ability to top up mileage when low
- An in-vehicle telematics device that supports trip tracking and driving-behaviour monitoring
- A control mechanism that can remotely immobilize the vehicle when prepaid miles are depleted until additional mileage is purchased
Available via Web.
Targeted at consumers in South Africa seeking affordable, commitment-light vehicle access, especially people excluded by conventional credit requirements.
Notable in the local market for combining fintech-style prepaid billing with telematics-based risk controls to support mobility and financial inclusion, including a stated option to own the car after driving 100,000 km, and the flexibility to return, upgrade, or downgrade a vehicle without long-term commitments.
Drive to Own Facts
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Drive to Own Funding History
Liners compiles funding history from company announcements, investor records, and trusted reporting. We refresh it as new rounds are confirmed. Learn moreDrive to Own has raised $200K across 2 recorded funding events. The latest was Venture (Round not Specified) in Oct 2022.
- Total Raised:
- $200K
- Latest Round:
- Venture (Round not Specified)
Drive to Own Investors & Funding Rounds
Frequently Asked Questions About Drive to Own
Drive to Own is a South African prepaid car subscription service that lets you access a vehicle by buying mileage upfront, with the option to own the car after you have driven a defined distance (currently stated as 100,000 km). You manage your usage through a mobile app and an in‑car telematics device, which track trips and billing, and the vehicle can be remotely immobilized when your prepaid mileage runs out until you top up again.
Drive to Own currently operates in South Africa and is focused on serving consumers in the South African market.
You can start by visiting the Drive to Own website to learn about the prepaid car subscription offering, then follow the prompts to apply or create an account, and complete the required details to get matched with a vehicle and set up your prepaid mileage plan. Final onboarding, including installing the app and telematics device, is completed once your subscription is approved.
Drive to Own is best suited for individual drivers in South Africa who want flexible, prepaid access to a car and may not qualify for or prefer not to use traditional credit-based vehicle finance. It is particularly aimed at people seeking affordability, short-commitment access, and a path to eventual ownership based on how much they drive.
You can contact Drive to Own support using the contact details provided in its app or on its website, such as the listed support email address and phone number, or via any contact or help section available once you have signed up. Support channels are designed to assist with onboarding, mileage top-ups, and any issues with your vehicle or subscription.
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