But before renting an electric car there are some things to consider. Electric cars differs from ordinary vehicles that you fuel with gas or diesel. When it comes to electric cars you should above all think about the range, that is to say how far you can drive before you have to stop and charge the car. Some cars have a longer range than others, some are so called hybrids that you can fuel with gas when the battery is exhausted. Think about what you need and what best suits your needs before renting.
If you’re planning a longer trip you should also check out if there are charging possibilities and where you can charge the car. It’s also wise to look up if there are any rapid chargers along the route. You never know what can happen along the way so it’s good to be prepared so your trip will be as smoothly as possible.
There are several advantages in renting an electric car in front of a traditional petrol-driven car. Here are some:
- Lower fuel costs
- Many cities offers free parking for green cars
- Tolls may be free for clean vehicles
One of the most famous electric car models is Tesla, but today you can find electric cars from many other car producers like BMW, Renault and Hyundai. Which car you should select depends on you needs. Do you need plenty of trunk space and many seats or a small smooth car that is easy to park in the city? Think about things like that and write down a list of demands that you can proceed from when choosing among the rental cars.
As we said in the beginning, you can also hire an electric car just for the fun. For many of us it would be impossible to buy a Tesla without having a huge casino win at roulette or black jack. Then renting would be an option to test drive this much-talked-about car which made people open their eyes for electric cars.
Another alternative for those of you who wants to take a ride in an electric car is to book an electric Taxi. You can find several cab companies with electric vehicles in the fleet. Maybe you should order a taxi from one of them next time you are out late and need a ride home from a restaurant or a casino.
But back to the electric cars. Another thing that is good to know is that electric cars are automatic. So be prepared for that! They are also more quiet than gas driven cars, so think about that pedestrians and cyclists may have difficult to hear you coming.
With that said I hope you found this post interesting. And let me know if you want to know more about green cars or travel guides.