Why Rent an Electric Car?

Q: How do I drive an Electric Vehicle?

Driving is exactly the same as a normal vehicle with Automatic gearbox, don’t forget that most OEM have electric just as another engine type in same model (Peugeot 208)

Q: What if I the battery is flat, will I be left stranded?

You can charge on any plug and there are more than 150,000 chargers in Europe. But we can also offer you roadside energy assistance

Q: Are they really better for the environment?

An Electric vehicle emits no CO². But sometimes making electricity generates CO². When electricity ismade out of wind, solar, nuclear, there are almost no CO². But if electricity is made out of coal, CO²emissions are above 100g/km. Globally European average to generate electricity is 65g/km, halfpetrol emission.

Benefits

Advantages of renting electric

When you rent an electric car with Europcar we are helping to reduce your carbon footprint without constraints!

Electric car rental allows you to drive in the low emission zone (Free parking is available in many cities across Europe with no access restrictions to low emission zones) & get you ready for the future restrictive public policies.

If you rent an electric car for your company, the lower environmental impact will endorse your CSR policy.

Benefit from the latest vehicles with best autonomy.

Drive recent vehicles with full capacity batteries.

Equipped with the latest safety, communications, and infotainment technology, you are protected and connected.

Electric vehicles

Renault Zoe

Quiet and comfortable to drive. Perfect for your city trips.

Hyundai ioniq

Drive 311km with one single charge !

BMW i3

Go even further ! Up to 308 km without charging.

Kia E-Niro

Sporty, dynamic, latest technology...go up to 455km without charging !

Electric, Hybrid, Plug-in: What are the differences ?

Electric Vehicles

Car having only an electric engine and a rechargeable battery.
Minimal fuel costs (80% savings), quiet, easy to drive, no CO2 emissions.

Hybrid Vehicles

Car with a thermal engine to which is added an electric engine and a non-rechargeable battery.
Reduced fuel consumption in town and less CO2 emissions.

Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Drives between 50 and 60 km in electric mode, then switches to hybrid when the battery is empty.
Lower fuel consumption compared to the standard hybrid, more range in electric mode, economical.

FAQs

General

How do I drive an Electric Vehicle?

What if I the battery is flat, will I be left stranded?

Are they really better for the environment?

Autonomy / Range

What is the real range of an electric vehicle?

What is the range in cold weather?

What is the range on highway?

What is the impact of slopes on autonomy?

When driving an Electric Van, what is the impact of load?

Charging

Where and how can I charge my electric vehicle?

Which cable shall be used?

What is charging time?

How can I pay recharge?

Electric Vehicle Usage

How do I know engine is on?

Is there a risk for pedestrians?

I have seen on gear shift a “B” position close to “D”

I have seen a button “ECO” or “DRIVE MODE”

Quick Start Guide

Vehicle Instructions

Getting started with electric vehicles ? Download our guide and find out evrything there is to know about electric vehicles!

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