Hertz is attempting to dump its electrical automobiles to renters

Hertz is reportedly attempting to promote a few of its electrical automobiles to the people who find themselves at present renting the automobiles. The rental automotive firm is outwardly seeking to unload a portion of its EV fleet and is proactively reaching out to prospects concerning the choice to outright purchase the automobiles they’re renting.

A viral publish on Reddit confirmed an obvious e-mail from Hertz providing a buyer the choice to purchase the very EV they had been renting. On this case it was a 2023 Tesla Mannequin 3 for $17,913. Of us within the feedback talked about getting related presents for different EVs.

Hertz communications director Jamie Line instructed The Verge that this wasn’t a brand new technique and appeared to counsel it wasn’t restricted to EVs.

“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 available in the market for a similar automotive they’ve on hire,” Line mentioned.

Hertz has lengthy bought automobiles from its fleet and there are a quantity electrical automobiles at present on the market on its website. Hertz did announce this yr a plan to sell-off some 30,000 EVs after main losses.