Electric hire cars are quieter, often nicer to drive, and occasionally cheaper — until you meet a mountain pass with one slow charger and a queue.
EV works well when…
- Your daily distances fit comfortably inside real-world range (not the brochure).
- Hotels list destination chargers you can book.
- You enjoy planning stops as part of the day, not as emergencies.
Stick to petrol/diesel when…
- You are covering remote stretches with thin charging maps.
- Winter cold will cut range and you already planned long days.
- The rental contract’s charging / late-return rules look punitive.
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