The Evenflo Chase has cup holders that are attached with a screw. The cup holders need to be used when the car seat is installed in a vehicle. However, there are small caps that can be used to replace the cup holders, if needed. The Evenflo Maestro and SecureKid car seats also have cup holders that may be replaced with the small caps, if needed. Please contact ParentLink at 1-800-233-5921 (U.S.) or 1-937-773-3971 (Canada), Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm (EST) to inquire about the replacement caps and how to remove the cup holders.