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Swedish electric automaker and subsidiary of Volvo, Polestar, announced on Thursday it had started delivering its first electric vehicles to rental car company Hertz. “As part of one of the largest single orders for electric cars ever made, we have begun handing over the first Polestar 2 cars to Hertz. We’re not in the end […]

After Hertz announced plans to purchase Tesla Model 3 units to lead electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the rental space last year, the company has shared a new partnership with a fellow EV automaker. Hertz has announced a strategic partnership with Polestar, with the rental company ordering the Polestar 2 for both its rental and […]

Rental vehicle company Hertz is beginning to add electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, with a new listing on its website showing that the company is ready to expand its EV offerings. Hertz now plans to add thousands of Tesla Model Y units to its rental fleet, according to the company’s website (via @SawyerMerritt). While […]

Employees of American car rental company Hertz have reportedly been spotted charging a fleet of rental Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) deployed to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at the nearby 250kW Supercharger station in Hawthorne, California (via @klwtts). Apparently this is happening daily with many sightings by @ILuvAmp last week and @Hertz occasionally bringing […]

Rental vehicle company Hertz made headlines last year with its plan to purchase a fleet of Tesla Model 3 units, and now the company is offering a limited-time deal for those that rent the electric vehicle (EV). Hertz is now extending free Supercharging for all Tesla Model 3 rentals between now and March 1, according […]

After Hertz’s $4.2 billion USD deal to begin buying 100,000 Tesla Model 3 units used NFL quarterback Tom Brady, the football player has also spoken about his experience owning a Tesla, as well as how the Hertz deal makes sense for both companies. In a new video segment with Bloomberg Technology on Monday, Tampa Bay […]

After Hertz’s $4.2 billion USD deal to buy 100,000 Tesla vehicles, the company’s head is hoping to help lead the efforts to move towards electric vehicles (EVs) with the purchase. Hertz Interim CEO Mark Fields said the company’s strategy was geared towards being the company to “lead the adoption of EVs” on a recent segment […]

Tesla’s Hertz rentals have already begun, and in the days since, Hertz has updated its rental agreement to include information about renting a Tesla. Hertz has released its rental agreement including details specific to Tesla’s vehicles located starting on page 4 (via @TheEVUniverse). The agreement notes a number of things like leaving the vehicle charged […]

Following the announcement of Hertz’s $4.2 billion USD plans to purchase 100,000 Tesla vehicles, some sources noted recently that the two companies are still struggling to specify the timing details of the deal. The exact timing of Tesla’s delivery of Hertz’s newly-purchased Teslas is still being negotiated, according to sources familiar with the subject as […]

Following the announcement from Hertz to buy 100,000 Teslas in a $4.2 billion USD deal, the company has said it has started receiving Tesla vehicles, though a contract apparently hasn’t been signed. Hertz said it has already started receiving Teslas, but it didn’t address a tweet from Tesla CEO @Elon Musk on Monday saying that […]

Hertz is set to launch its Tesla Model 3 rental fleet on November 1, 2021. Ahead of the debut, the company has emailed prospective customers about Tesla Model 3 vehicles being available to rent in November, which will come with a free Supercharging promo. Last week, Hertz announced had placed an order for 100,000 Tesla […]

Earlier this week, Hertz announced plans to purchase 100,000 Tesla vehicles in a $4.2 billion USD deal, which are set to deliver by the end of 2022 – and the company’s head said that number could still grow. Hertz Interim CEO Mark Fields said on Wednesday that Uber drivers who rent a Tesla from Hertz […]

Following the announcement of Tesla’s 100,000 Hertz cars in a $4.2 billion USD deal, the U.S. automaker’s shares rose significantly, and one analyst says the move was mutually beneficial for both Tesla and Hertz. Tesla’s Hertz deal was called a “major win-win” by DataTrek Research Co-Founder Nicholas Colas, according to Yahoo Finance. Colas said the […]

After announcing it ordered 100,000 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles for its rental fleet, Hertz has now partnered with Uber in a new deal for ridesharing drivers. Uber announced on Wednesday Hertz will offer up to 50,000 of its Tesla fleet exclusively for its drivers to rent by 2023, in the United States. “This is […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed Hertz paid full price for its massive 100,000 Model 3 fleet, with no discounts. Responding to a tweet earlier on Monday evening, Musk said, “to be clear, cars sold to Hertz have no discount. Same price as to consumers.” To be clear, cars sold to Hertz have no discount. […]