The global public carsharing fleet will likely grow from about 511,000 vehicles at the end of 2025 to 768,000 vehicles by the end of 2030, according to a new report from market research firm Berg Insight. The forecast represents a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%.

Berg Insight also forecasts worldwide carsharing membership will increase from 91 million users in 2025 to 141.1 million by 2030, reflecting a 9.2% compound annual growth rate. Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for carsharing vehicles, followed by Europe.

The report estimates the corporate carsharing segment will expand from about 154,000 vehicles at the end of 2025 to about 250,000 vehicles by 2030.

Carsharing services are offered by specialized operators, vehicle manufacturers, rental fleet companies, leasing firms, and public transportation organizations.

Station-based round-trip service remains the dominant operating model globally, with users returning vehicles to the same location where they were picked up. However, free-floating carsharing, which allows vehicles to be picked up and dropped off within a designated operating area, continues to gain market share. In Europe, free-floating services now account for the largest share of both memberships and fleet size, according to Berg Insight.

The report notes that connected vehicles and specialized software platforms drive modern carsharing operations. Operators rely on telematics, fleet management, booking, billing, analytics, and operational monitoring systems to manage their businesses.

While some companies develop their own technology, many rely on third-party vendors or partnerships for hardware and software.

Berg Insight said many carsharing providers have shifted their priorities in recent years from rapid market expansion to improving profitability and increasing vehicle usage.

Rental companies active in the sector include Sixt Share, operated by Sixt; Zipcar, owned by Avis Budget Group; ORIX CarShare; and G Car, operated by Lotte Rental. Automaker-backed services include Stellantis-owned Free2move, Toyota's Kinto Share, and Kia-backed Wible.

The world's 30 largest carsharing providers account for about 63% of all carsharing members and manage about 56% of the global public carsharing fleet.