Renting electric cars started out with low-range Leafs and such, which many users didn't like because of range anxiety. Now you can rent excellent EVs privately and from the majors in cities all over the US, and in various other countries. It's much better than a short test drive at a dealership for deciding whether to make the switch, and which EV to lease or buy.
Oct 16, 2013 - Over the last few years, several large rental firms have helped the electric car cause by adding plug-in vehicles to their rental fleets.
The good news is that people are certainly renting those cars. The bad news is that they aren't doing so for very long, and it's due to a familiar electric car sticking point: range anxiety.
According to Bloomberg, customers trying out Nissan Leaf electric cars as part of Enterprise's rental fleet are swapping them for more conventional cars after 1.6 days on average.
So let's look at how it is now. Which of the rental majors is in, and what are they renting?
Also, consider that in 2022, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance and others, electrics will become cheaper than gas guzzlers (some models in some markets). Why would you want to pay more to rent a stinky gasoline car? And if you want luxury, Tesla is the name of the game.
First, let's observe that is not only the car rental companies.
Here's how to rent a Tesla on your next vacation
There are some other great options, including: "Car rental service Turo [who] specializes in luxury vehicles (although it offers a range). Vehicles listed on the site are typically owned by individuals who use the service to make extra money off their car when they’re not driving it. Teslas on the site range from older Model S vehicles to brand new Model Xs. Since the inventory is owned by individuals, you can find the vehicles all over the United States and Canada. GetAround has a similar business model, and offers a wide range of Teslas for rent as well." There's even one Tesla owner who rents his Model S to drive during the day and sleep in at night.
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- Have the car delivered or pick it up from your host. Check in with the app, grab the keys, and hit the road.
Electric & Hybrid Rentals - Green Collection | Hertz - Hertz.com
The Hertz Green Traveler Collection is our line of hybrid and electric cars that offer high fuel-efficiency and are easy on the wallet. One of the ways we are able to offer clean, low-emissions technology is through our Green Traveler Collection. This is a curated car class that is organized around fuel-efficient and alternative fuel vehicles, like the Toyota Prius Hybrid. All of the vehicles in this class offer customers significant fuel economy and lower emissions. Book one of Hertz's most fuel-efficient cars for your next vacation or business trip.
Ford Fusions or similar in US. Teslas available in Switzerland.
Rent Midsize Electric Car in United States | National Car Rental
Book an intermediate electric rental car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Nissan Leaf, Ford Fusion, Mercedes Benz CLA or similar.
Rent an all-electric vehicle from Nissan. See how LEAF fits your life with Nissan Intelligent Mobility.
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