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There are a few ways to experience the fun drive of an electric vehicle without the commitment of ownership. You could sign up to a car share – they operate in four main centres and charge by the hour – or hire an EV for a day-trip, or take a break in an electric campervan. There’s also a short-term experience package, or make it a way of life with a subscription service.
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Cityhop car share
Auckland and Wellington. Fleet includes Volkswagen e-Golf. Round-trip system. Hire for as little as 1 hour. Charges by the hour and distance travelled
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Mevo car share
Central Wellington. Fleet includes Audi a3 e-tron plug-in hybrid EV. Leave the car anywhere in the city when finished.
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Zilch car share
Auckland and Christchurch. Fleet includes BMW i3s, Hyundai IONIQs and Hyundai Konas. Round-trip system plus some one-way in Auckland. Charges by the hour.
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Loop car share
Hamilton. Fleet includes BMW i3s and Hyundai IONIQs. Charges by the minute and distance travelled.
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Europcar EV hire
Hire a BMW i3 or Volkswagen e-Golf from Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington airport. Daily rates, or the Electric Day Pass for 4 hours.
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Blue Cars EV hire
Hire a Mitsubishi i-Miev, Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S in Auckland. Daily rates. Charging equipment supplied.
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Snap rentals EV hire
Hire a Hyundai Kona or Tesla Model S. Offices in Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown – check for availability of EVs. Daily rates.
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GO rentals EV hire
Hire an EV from Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin or Queenstown. Daily rates.
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Britz EV hire
Hire an electric campervan from Auckland, Christchurch or Queenstown. Daily rates.
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Blue Cars experience package
Trial a Mitsubishi i-Miev, Nissan Leaf or Tesla Model S for 4 or 7 days. Includes charging equipment, lessons and support. Fixed rates.
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EVDrive subscription service
Volkswagen e-Golf and Nissan Leaf available on a monthly subscription in Auckland. An initiative from Mercury with Snap Rentals.
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Turners Subscription
Turners includes EVs in its new monthly car subscription service – look for the electric logo on its listings.