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Hire an electric car with Hertz today and book from one of the largest electric vehicle fleets in the world. Our huge selection of electric hire cars let you choose a greener way to travel, with models from DS3, Fiat, Smart and Volkswagen and more available to reserve online now.
We’re expanding our range all the time, giving you more choice than ever before with electric car hire across Europe. We offer both standard and premium options, alongside a collection of hybrid cars that give you the best of both worlds.
Our powerful electric models are just as practical as our petrol hire cars, with advanced onboard tech that makes every drive comfortable and convenient. And with no tailpipe emissions, our all-electric cars are helping to make the air in our towns and cities cleaner, one journey at a time.
Browse our fleet below, find out how electric cars work and reserve online today.
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From their intuitive design to the cutting-edge technology that powers them, your next electric hire car can transform the way you travel. Enhanced battery technology now means electric vehicles can travel further on a single charge than ever before, making them perfect for inner-city travel and longer journeys.
When you need to recharge, you can fill up at one our approved network of Shell Recharge stations. There are 500,000 found across Europe and you can enjoy inclusive use when you reserve with us today.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
According to official research, electric cars are better for the environment than combustion-engine vehicles, like those that run on petrol and diesel. That’s because they give off zero CO² exhaust emissions and air pollutants when driving.
No exhaust fumes helps reduce the carbon footprint of every journey when driving an electric car. This also means that you will be exempt from congestion charges, when travelling in low emission zones in major cities.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Electric cars don’t use conventional engines, so don’t need any oil. Instead, they use electric motors that are powered by batteries, which can be recharged at a designated electric vehicle charging station.
Along with not requiring oil and oil filter changes, electric vehicles don’t need new spark plugs or fuel filters, which further helps the environment by reducing waste.
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Electric vehicles contain an automatic gearbox, but not in the conventional sense, as it is a single-speed transmission. In an electric car, the transmission takes power from the motor and transfers it to the wheels, driving and rotating them.
This power, known as torque, is immediately available and eliminates the need for the car to warm up or idle. This significantly reduces emissions.
Before choosing an electric hire car, learn everything you need to know about driving an electric car with our guide.
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