Travellers Looking for EVs Won't Find Them at Car Rental Companies
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As higher fuel prices strain budgets this summer, some Canadians are looking to EVs to steer clear of gas stations. But with EV rental inventory tight, many won't find what they're looking for on the rental lot.
  • Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.caEnglish
    91·
    11 days ago

    I can find them at rental locations, but they are 10x the price. And it’s a PITA trying to find charging when you are at a location you are not accustomed to.

  • Kind_to_Everyone@slrpnk.net
    4·
    10 days ago

    Car rental is the last use case for EVs. Most renters are unfamiliar with the region, have limited time, and rent to put on miles at a faster rate than owners.

    It will take ubiquitous megawatt charging infrastructure and 1,000 volt architecture for this to change. We are likely ten years away in North America. China will get there first, but it isn’t a large car rental market.