For members to drive in the capital and vicinity, Hertz Corporation the global sharing company is expanding their London fleet adding electric vehicles (EV). There are two cars that are available for immediate rental for only GBP 4 per hour. There will be sixteen charging stations available to recharge the car across central and greater London and they will also be able to access the planned public charging points, Source London.
Throughout the UK, university and corporate customers of Connect by Hertz can increase their fleets by adding electric vehicles. The locations are in London City Airport, Uxbridge and Heathrow. The cars have a driving range of 90 miles and it takes thirty minutes to regain an 80% charge.
Connect by Hertz members of the US have made rent by the hour very popular so now it is available in London with the electric vehicles. With the added appeal of cars that have zero emissions, low noise and state of the art features makes this an excellent time to implement the new fleet.
Hertz is excited about their future in London and the future of London and the UK, both for members of the general public and for all of the corporate customers of Hertz. Technology to be added in the future includes the NeverLost GPS system and other innovative tools for the car.