To help make purchasing one of innovative electric vehicles more affordable through monthly payments we partnered with one of the largest and most respected Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) providers in the nation – Affirm. Affirm has a very quick review and approval processes and utilize a “Soft Pull” of your credit report so there is no negative impact to your credit score from checking if you qualify. When you use one of their services for a purchase that loan will be reported to the various credit bureaus which may have a positive or negative impact on your credit score depending on how you handle and manage your loan.

The benefit of using Affirm is they don’t charge late fees, service fees, prepayment fees, or any other hidden fees. Affirm offers a pay- in-four plan to shoppers with no interest and zero fees. Monthly payment plans charge between 10% to 30% APR.

Affirm offers clear, simple financing for your online purchases:

• Fill your cart and select the Affirm payment option on Carolina Rides’ checkout page.
• Enter a few basic pieces of information to identify yourself. Affirm will let you know if you are approved for a loan in real time.
• Review your payment plan details and click confirm to finalize the loan. Once you’re done, your purchase from Carolina Rides will be on its way and you will soon be electrifying your fun. It is that simple. Just remember to pay your bills on or before their due dates or sign up for auto payment at www.affirm.com/pay.

To sign up for Affirm, you must

• Be 18 years or older (19 years or older in Alabama or if you’re a ward of the state in Nebraska).
• Provide a valid U.S. or APO/FPO/DPO home address.
• Buy with Affirm is not currently available to Iowa or West Virginia residents.
• Provide a valid U.S. mobile or VoIP number and agree to receive SMS texts.
• Provide your full name, email address, date of birth, and the last 4 digits of your social security number to help us verify your identity

Affirm Additional Information

• Are there any interest or fees associated with your Affirm loan?
• Yes, Affirm loans vary between 10% and 30% APR simple interest
• Do I have a credit limit with my Affirm loan?
• Unlike a credit card, Affirm is not a revolving line of credit.
• Does Affirm perform a credit check?
• Yes, when you first create an Affirm account, they perform a ‘soft’ credit check to

help verify your identity and determine your eligibility for financing.

• Does this ‘soft’ credit check affect my credit score?
• No, it will not affect your credit score.
• Can I cancel my purchase through Affirm?
• No, Affirm cannot cancel any purchase or return items to Carolina Rides.

What are the benefits of using Affirm?

• Affirm provides clear, simple, and on the spot financing for online purchases.
• Affirm does not charge late fees, service fees, prepayment fees, or have any other hidden fees (Affirm loans vary between 10% and 30% APR simple interest).
• Unlike a credit card, Affirm is not a revolving line of credit. Customers can take out multiple Affirm loans at once, each Affirm loan application is evaluated separately as a closed-end transaction.
• Affirm performs a ‘soft’ credit check that does not affect your credit score.
• Affirm reports loan and payment activity to credit bureaus, allowing customers the opportunity to build their credit history as they repay their Affirm loan(s).
• Affirm will send you email and SMS text messages to remind you of upcoming payments.
• Affirm’s easy to access mobile app allows you to manage your account and make payments on the go.

The choice is yours

Affirm Pay in 4

Make 4 interest-free payments every 2 weeks. Great for everyday purchases.

• No interest or fees
• No impact on your credit score
• Set up easy, automatic payments

Monthly payments

Choose monthly installments. Perfect for big-ticket items. The interest rate you pay is dependent on your individual credit score and history.

• No hidden fees—ever
• What you see is what you pay
• Set up easy, automatic payments

Affirm strives to keep you out of unhealthy debt by facilitating fair, transparent credit so you can pay over time for the things you love. We offer affordable monthly payments at a pace you choose—usually 3, 6, or 12 months—so you’re in control. From day one, you know how long you’ll pay, and you know how much you’ll pay because Affirm never charges late fees or other hidden fees.

Visit Nerd Wallet’s detailed review of Affirm for more information.

Please remember, this approval process, loan funding, and repayment process is not in any way associated with Carolina Rides. Affirm is a completely separate company and we have no control over the process. Affirm is great at what they do and allow us to provide our customers with payment options other than one time payment with a credit card or ACH.