{"id":27512,"date":"2023-06-08T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/?p=27512"},"modified":"2024-09-09T15:41:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T14:41:35","slug":"guide-to-electric-car-hire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/blog\/guide-to-electric-car-hire\/","title":{"rendered":"Glovebox guide to electric car hire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electric car hire is becoming increasingly available as sustainable travel becomes a higher priority for consumers. However, it is little different from renting a standard petrol\/diesel vehicle. Read on to find out more!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why hire an electric car?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hiring an electric car if you\u2019ve never driven one can be an exciting experience! In light of environmentally conscious travel becoming a growing concern for consumer, an EV can be a good way to cut down on your holiday carbon footprint. Furthermore, charging an electric car is usually significantly cheaper than filling up a car with conventional fuel!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our top tips for electric car hire<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

– Be aware of distance:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Although there are many positive to driving an electric car, they can struggle to drive long-haul journeys without needing charging compared to a standard fuel vehicle. However, this depends on the model or make of your EV as they can greatly differ in battery size and range.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Difference in driving:<\/span><\/b>
\nIt may seem obvious, but electric cars are automatic and can feel a lot faster to accelerate as the motor\u2019s power is immediately on tap. Many may even find them easier to drive than conventional cars. It\u2019s also worth bearing in mind that EVs are far quieter meaning that you may need to watch out for unsuspecting pedestrians in residential areas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Know the types of charging station:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Charging connectors may vary depending on where you travel to, research the compatibility of the charging stations before attempting to charge at a certain point. If any adapters are required, your car rental provider will let you know.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Remember your EV fuel policy:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure to check the fuel policy of your electric hire car before finalising the booking. The different EV fuel policies can be found further below.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

– Download charging point location apps:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are multiple apps such as Open Charge Maps<\/a> and ChargeMap<\/a> that show EV charging locations globally. These apps can provide detailed direction, updates, ratings, and comments. Make sure to download one and have a look around your accommodation area before setting off on your trip.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Range anxiety?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The fear of not being able to find an electric charging station is common for those who are a driving an EV for the first time. However, you won\u2019t be left in the dark upon collection and there are many fantastic tools available that can help you find charging points with ease. For example:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n