Hertz is asking EV renters in the event that they need to hold it, completely

Hertz has contacted a number of electrical car renters lately with attention-grabbing low-cost affords for automobiles like Teslas, providing them the choice to purchase their rental EVs as a substitute of returning them. One 2023 Mannequin 3 renter shared on Reddit that they have been supplied a worth of $17,913, which has similarities to offers at present exhibiting on the Hertz Automotive Gross sales website. Nonetheless, the rental they have been in had about 30,000 miles on it — fewer than different present listings.

One other renter was supplied a 2023 Chevy Bolt for $18,442, whereas a Polestar 2 renter says they noticed a $28,500 buy worth. The used automobiles include a restricted 12-month, 12,000-mile powertrain guarantee and a buy-back supply inside 7 days.

Requested by The Verge if this was a particular supply for EVs or a typical supply for Hertz’s used automobiles, communications director Jamie Line confirmed the technique isn’t new, saying, “By connecting our rental prospects who choose into our emails to our gross sales channels, we’re not solely constructing consciousness of the truth that we promote automobiles but in addition providing a novel alternative to somebody who could also be out there for a similar automobile they’ve on lease.”