Electric Car Rental

Electric cars function by plugging into a charge point and taking electricity from the grid. They store the electricity in rechargeable batteries that power an electric motor, which turns the wheels.

No fuel required so you save money on gas! Paying $0.10 per kW is the equivalent of driving on gasoline that costs less than $1 per gallon. Environmental friendly as they do not emit pollutants. Better Performance.

• Cleaner environment
• No congestion charge
• Lower running costs
• Renewable electricity tariffs
• Better driving experience
• Government funding
• Free parking
• Reduced noise pollution
• Increased resale value

• Reduced fuel costs
• Enhanced energy security
• Reduced air pollution (with associated health benefits)
• An improved driving experience
• Greenhouse gas emissions can be eliminated if EVs are charged using renewable energy

Less pollution: By choosing to drive an EV you are helping to reduce harmful air pollution from exhaust emissions. An EV has zero exhaust emissions, but still creates a degree of greenhouse gas emissions when it is charged from the electricity grid.

Electric cars are charged by connecting a cable with plugs between a charger and the charge socket on the vehicle. This can be done either at a public charging station or at home using a home charger or by using a simple 3-pin 10A plug charger.

This will depend on what charger is used and how much charge is needed.

• For a 50kW DC charger at a public charging station, it takes approximately 45 minutes to achieve 80% charge from zero.
• For a 7.2kW AC installed home charger or 22kW AC public charger, it takes approximately 7 hours.
• The supplied 10A 3 pin trickle charger takes approximately 33 hours.

The EV can be charged at any charging station, if there is a compatible connector and as long as you have an account with the charge point provider. There are some public charging stations owned by specific manufacturers; these can only be used by vehicles from that manufacturer.

Yes, there is no risk to people near the charger or the vehicle itself. The charging system and cables are all tested to ensure they can be used in the rain.

The costs of public charging vary. Some locations offer a flat rate, and others charge per KW or for time used. For an overview, refer to the PlugShare site, which will tell you all relevant details including costs for each location.

Until recently, one of the biggest limitations of electric cars was their range. Now, in Australia, you can access electric cars that can travel more than 500km on a single charge. Because most Australians live in cities and have an average daily commute of around 35km, EVs have more than enough range for the vast majority of users without needing to recharge. Make sure to return the EV with the agreed-upon charge. Some suppliers may ask for the electric vehicle to be returned with a certain amount of charge, whereas others may request that the car be returned with full charge. A one-time recharge fee may apply if the vehicle is not brought back with the amount of charge required, per the supplier's terms and conditions.

The locations of charging stations are available in the Satellite Navigation system of the EV, although this would need regular online updates to keep it accurate. Alternatively, there are a number of third-party applications that can be downloaded to on smartphone devices such as:

PLUGSHARE: Which are regularly updated with the latest charging stations, charging station type and location.

CHARGEFOX: Which can also provide live status information about charging stations such as Status, Location, Type, Online, Offline, In use, etc.

No, hybrid vehicles do not need to be charged as the battery recharges while you're driving, so it's always ready to go.

Like a petrol or diesel vehicle, the car will eventually stop if the tank runs out of fuel, so an electric vehicle will stop if the battery runs out of charge. In the unlikely event this happens, with an EV you can call 1800 625 035 for Roadside Assistance to help get you to the nearest charging station. However, most EVs provide information to the driver about predicted range and also provide increasing warning levels as the charge in the battery gets low.

Yes, in most cases, you will. This is called an idle fee. You are encouraged to unplug and move the vehicle from its charging space once you are charged, to allow for another use to access. Idle fees will be listed in the charging information in the Plugshare app.

No, they don't. An electric vehicle is less likely to break down than a petrol or diesel car because it has fewer moving parts.

• MG ZS Essence Electric or similar
• Byd Atto Electric or similar
• Fiat 500 Electric or similar