08-02-2023, 02:22 PM
My most recent rental was an EV - in this case, the low-end Tesla Model 3.
Was a great experience. Had a hotel with a charger in the parking lot. Drove around town all day, plugged in for overnight charging (was 7+ hours to full).
Great car, air conditioner worked well even in 105 degree heat. Fun to drive (but I'm familiar with Tesla controls etc).
And it was the CHEAPEST option.
My next rental will be a Tesla EV if possible.
I'm starting to think EV vs ICE rental decisions will become just another 'virtue signal', along the lines of when some rental car agencies would offer Prius cars as a special class.
In Europe, there is a 'green' choice - at rental agency, via Uber etc.
Was a great experience. Had a hotel with a charger in the parking lot. Drove around town all day, plugged in for overnight charging (was 7+ hours to full).
Great car, air conditioner worked well even in 105 degree heat. Fun to drive (but I'm familiar with Tesla controls etc).
And it was the CHEAPEST option.
My next rental will be a Tesla EV if possible.
I'm starting to think EV vs ICE rental decisions will become just another 'virtue signal', along the lines of when some rental car agencies would offer Prius cars as a special class.
In Europe, there is a 'green' choice - at rental agency, via Uber etc.