Responding to fleet operator uncertainty around electric van suitability, Europcar is expanding its e-van fleet with vehicles in a range of sizes to meet all business needs. Individuals and businesses now have a wider range of van rental options to help them discover the best fit for their needs, through a valuable real-world test drive.
New models joining the electric van fleet include the Vauxhall Combo and Renault Kangoo, Mercedes-Benz e-Vito, Vauxhall Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and Ford Custom.
Recent Europcar research found that 39% of fleet operators do not currently have e-vans on fleet. 38% said this was because they do not consider electric vans to be fit for purpose.
“When van users rent electric for the first time, most of their previous concerns and anxieties are resolved,” commented Keith Shorter, director of Europcar Vans and Trucks. “We have boosted our e-van fleet to help more drivers and fleet managers benefit from this real-world experience of electric driving, without the commitment of buying or long-term leasing a vehicle with which they are unfamiliar.”
Customers renting an electric van also gain access to the full suite of Octopus Electroverse features, including a real-time charger map with availability, speed and cost details as well as route planning functionality based on range and chargers along the route.
To find out more about Europcar electric vans visit
https://www.europcar.co.uk/en-gb/p/business/commercial-vehicles
