Volkswagen has already been using the e-Golf for its own car sharing service, We Share, since 2018.
The order requires all new passenger vehicles to be zero-emission in 15 years, though it would not prevent Californians from owning gasoline-powered cars or selling them on the used car market.
The companies aim to deliver the EV to Didi's partners within the year.
The launch of the service was made possible by City Council's approval of the revised Carshare Parking Policies and Traffic Bylaw earlier this year.
It is providing the compact cars in a partnership agreement with Hiyacar, a peer-to-peer carsharing business that it has already worked with in London.
The service, which launched in 2017 as part of a Land Transport Authority pilot program, now has more than 80,000 users.
Arcimoto's Deliverator, an ultra-efficient, three-wheel electric vehicle designed for local and last-mile delivery, will be available to rent on the HyreCar platform this summer in Los Angeles.
Along with software and consulting, the mobility technology company has partnered with Chinese two-wheel EV manufacturer Yadea for direct access to e-bikes to start a shared service.
The Oberlin City Council's plan with Sway Mobility of Shaker Heights would supply two electric vehicles, either Nissan Leafs or Chevy Bolts, a charging station, insurance, and maintenance.
With the ability to seat up to two people, Ami is an ultra compact and comfortable vehicle that is well suited to urban mobility.