Electric vehicle rental alternatives

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip (primary driver) can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add authorized drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US and Canada can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress with no extra charges.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

Yes, there are electric vehicles available on Turo at locations near airports across the US, Canada, and the UK. To save time and hassle, skip the rental car counter and have your electric vehicle delivered to you. Set your hotel or the address of your vacation rental as your pickup location, and after arriving at your destination, take a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or shuttle service to the vehicle’s location.

Browse a wide selection of electric vehicles for all kinds of occasions and budgets on Turo. Use the “Category” filter to search through all available electric vehicles in your area, like the Tesla Model X, Tesla Model 3, Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron, BMW i4, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Rivian R1T, Jaguar I-Pace, Mustang Mach-E, Polestar 2, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the Lucid Air. You can also use the “Deluxe class” or “Super Deluxe class” filters to browse premium or luxury convertible models. For the lowest prices, use the “budget-friendly” filter to browse economy options.

Yes, many hosts on Turo offer electric vehicles with snow or winter tires. Use the “Snow tires/chains” filter to find electric vehicles equipped with snow tires and safely navigate the roads during your winter vacation, staycation, or business trip.

Major markets and cities in North America are continually improving charging station infrastructure, which makes it easy to charge an EV along main highways and in bigger cities. Most L2 chargers, often available in public parking areas, can charge to full in about eight hours, while DC fast chargers, located along highways, can charge to near full in half an hour. Charge cost varies by charging type and location, but can be between $2–15 per hour or $0.12–$1.10 per kW. For drivers who are concerned about range anxiety and charge time, Tesla Models 3, S, X, and Y all offer some of the longest ranges, and access to the network of Tesla Superchargers, which make charging more reliable and quicker than your average electric vehicle.

Most official studies conclude that in the long term, driving an EV is more sustainable than a traditional gas-powered car because it has zero tailpipe emissions and releases fewer greenhouse gasses. Especially as many countries turn to cleaner energy sources to power their electric grids, EVs will become even more sustainable. Battery production is resource-intensive, but EVs require less maintenance and last longer than gas-powered vehicles, and as battery recycling processes improve, fewer new materials will be required to produce them.

Additionally, Turo offsets 100% of its estimated global carbon emissions by investing in greenhouse gas-reducing projects. To achieve carbon-neutral travel across the marketplace, Turo purchases carbon offsets by investing in high-quality, verified emission reduction projects through a partnership with leading carbon offset developer Bluesource. These projects help combat climate change and balance out our carbon footprint through responsible forestry and improving efficiency in commercial trucking.

Learn more about carbon-neutral travel on Turo