Top rated electric vehicle rentals
Forget about gas prices and fuel cost, and step into the automotive experience of the future on Turo. Designed with smart technology and impressive safety features, EVs are more splashy and fun to drive than ever — you’ll get a lot more than power windows and air conditioning and the actual range of an EV can take you farther than you might expect.
There is an electric car for every kind of amazing trip and driving experience, from an SUV for snowy mountain road conditions to a zippy sports car for hugging the windiest coastline — there are even features for navigating traffic conditions to your favorite destinations. Driving is evolving, so get in and see what’s new.
Cruise worry-free in a vehicle with low or no carbon emissions, and packed with cutting-edge technologies that make driving super fun and charging easy.
Frills and thrills are the name of the EV game, whether you’re driving Tesla models or a Polestar 2. With safety features galore, the constant evolution of new driving modes and assistants, short charge times and batteries that keep range anxiety at bay, prepare to enter the future of driving.
Do the earth a solid by skipping the gas station and driving battery-electric vehicles, or even a hybrid vehicle. With greatly expanded charging station infrastructure in major cities in North America, you can still get the amazing experience of an American road trip, just greener.
If you’re in the market for a new electric vehicle, take an extended test drive on Turo in a nearby location to get the full EV experience, so you can make an informed decision on which electric vehicle is right for you.
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The Tesla Model Y offers the spaciousness of an SUV with top-of-the-line Tesla technology and driving experience. Plus you can’t beat the convenience of a short charge time and low charging cost at a Tesla Supercharger.
Luxury driving inside and out. The precise steering, ample power, and explosive acceleration of the Porsche Taycan won’t let you forget that you’re not just driving an EV, but a Porsche.
The Rivian R1T was the first electric pickup truck on the market. Its innovative features, immense electric power and truck bonaifes make it an enticing choice for an electric truck rental.
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To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in the UK, 23 years old or older in Canada, have a valid driver’s license, and get approved to drive on Turo. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least two years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for future road trips, business trips, and family vacations!
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier, Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.** Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
When renting a car in Canada, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier, Standard, or Minimum — and with each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance purchased from Intact Financial Corporation in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec, and Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) in British Columbia — up to $2,000,000 for all plans.***
When renting a car in the United Kingdom, you’ll also choose between the Premier, Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes different limits of financial responsibility for physical damage. Protection plans are not insurance; they are an agreement between Turo and guests about financial responsibility if there is damage to the host’s vehicle during a trip.
Distinct from protection plans, all trips come with third-party auto liability insurance from ERS (Syndicate 218 at Lloyd’s) managed by IQUW Syndicate Management Limited, arranged via Turo’s broker Lockton Companies LLP. IQUW and Lockton are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals!
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period!**
Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for Bakersfield trips booked a week or more in advance. So, get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.
Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a small cancellation fee.
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 rental marketplace where you can rent directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. 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 vehicle rentals available on Turo at locations near airports across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. To save time and hassle, skip the airport rental car counter and have your EV rental delivered to you. Set your hotel or the address of your vacation rental as your pickup location, and after arriving at your destination at the airport, take a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or shuttle service to the vehicle’s location.
Browse a wide selection of EV rentals for all kinds of occasions and budgets on Turo. Use the “Category” filter to search through all EVs to rent 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 electric models. For the lowest prices, use the “budget-friendly” filter to browse economy options.
Yes, many hosts on Turo offer EVs 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.
Yes, Turo is the perfect car rental platform for anyone trying to buy n electric car or lease an EV, who wants to test drive different models. By renting an EV on Turo, you can get a comprehensive feel for any available electric model before you go to the dealership. Test driving an EV rental on Turo will be a great help in making an informed decision on whether to buy or lease an electric car.
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.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
** Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by a third party. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans in the US, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.
When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but the Turo insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.
*** Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply.