# The Intersection of Sustainability and Tech: Dance x Ostrom By Dolly Hughes 2.3.2023 5 Min. When Ostrom was looking for a new partner to give employees a more flexible, greener way to commute, Dance certainly stood out. The electromobility subscription company based in Berlin shared many values with Ostrom’s own: electric at its core, sustainable goals, and the overall goal of keeping it simple for the customer. We checked in with Ostrom’s Co-Founder Karl Villanueva to see how the project is going and discuss just why this partnership makes sense now more than ever. ## Why is Dance the chosen mobility service for Ostrom employees? We think [Dance](https://www.dance.co/?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=ostromblog&utm_campaign=ostromcollab23) combines the best of cars, bikes, and public transport all in one! It’s just extremely easy to get from A to B without breaking a sweat and without worrying about delays. Moreover, the super-fast delivery, onboarding, and usage of course makes it even better. ### So, do you agree with Dance when they say “the future is electric”? I think in the last few years, all the factors that skeptics have given for electric vehicles (EVs) and e-mobility have disappeared. Electric modes of transportation are now faster, green electricity used to charge the car has become more widespread, and the charging infrastructure is growing. I think we’re used to seeing things as trade-offs. But now with more renewables and electric vehicles, we can have the best of both worlds—fast and efficient transportation that keeps our planet green! ## Do you think Germany is ready for electric? How would you rate its current infrastructure? My personal grade for now is that Germany is a B-. There are many things that are there but need to come together to become an A+. Firstly, smart meter penetration is just abysmally low compared to our European peers (single-digit percentage for Germany vs. 100% for countries like Norway). Smart measurement is what allows us to optimize charging of our EVs and e-bikes. Secondly, the charging infrastructure is good but could be better, especially for the faster charger variants. More widespread availability of at-home EV charging stations are also needed, something we are looking to address. Thirdly, the adoption of EVs and e-bikes have much room to grow vs. their internal combustion engine counterparts. ## Speaking of charging, then, is it easy to charge your electric bike? Yeah, the great thing about the Dance bike is that it does not require a special charging station installed at home, unlike electric vehicles. The charger it comes with works with any standard plug in the house. ## How does the cost and convenience of electric compare to a car or public transport? I’ve been using our Dance bike for several months now, and I find that it is saving me around 50€ to 100€ per month compared to what I had before with a mix of public transport tickets, scooter rentals, and ride-hailing bookings. While Ostrom employees benefit from the [Dance for business](https://business.dance.co/?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=ostromblog&utm_campaign=ostromcollab23) package, their e-bikes and mopeds are of course also available to individuals. When you choose an electric bike or vehicle, Ostrom offers a clear dashboard in the app so you can easily keep track of your energy consumption. Plus, when combined with a smart meter and our [upcoming dynamic tariff](/content/dynamic-pricing/index.html), users will have complete transparency over electricity costs and will therefore be able to charge their e-bike during the times when electricity is cheapest. And what better feeling than to know that it's green energy! --- ## Green Energy Made Easy **Switch and save in only 5 minutes!** Please enter the address Thank you! Your submission has been received! ## Download The Ostrom App Today! .avif)