EV sales have taken off, demand doubling during the first half of 2021. And, with a wave of new products scheduled to hit the market, they’re expected to resonate all the more with consumers. There are still plenty of skeptics, but if you aren’t quite sure yet, Hertz may be able to help you make up your mind.
The rent-a-car company plans to purchase at least 100,000 Teslas to electrify its U.S. and European fleet, and the first of those Model 3 sedans have already landed at a handful of Hertz lots. They’ll begin rolling out across the company’s network by the end of the year, creating what is being billed as “one of the largest [EV rental fleets] in the world.”
But you may have to stand in line. A quick search by GearJunkie of Teslas in the Hertz fleet showed that reservations have been pouring in. At Washington, D.C.’s Dulles Airport, for example, the rental firm’s website flashed “Sold Out” through at least the end of the first quarter of 2022.
BEVs Go Mainstream
“Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we’ve only just begun to see rising global demand and interest,” Hertz interim CEO Mark Fields said in a statement.
“The new Hertz is going to lead the way as a mobility company, starting with the largest EV rental fleet in North America and a commitment to grow our EV fleet and provide the best rental and recharging experience for leisure and business customers around the world.”

