Europcar has become the first daily rental provider to add Peugeot iONs to its UK fleet, making it even easier for motorists to try electric driving without committing to a life without a combustion engine.
Initially the car hire firm says that the iONs will largely be based around central London locations and airports to help drivers, where there is a solid recharging network already in place and where the London congestion charge gives motorists another incentive to drive green.
Peugeot iOns are now available at Europcar’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airport locations. , Vehicles are also available from the company’s King’s Cross location – ideal for travellers arriving on the Eurostar – and at Marble Arch.
The addition of the iON builds on the established partnership the firm has with PSA Peugeot Citroen, first announced back in October.
“This is a tremendously exciting initiative for us” confirmed Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar Group UK. “Demand for electric vehicles to rent is really starting to pick up as both businesses and leisure drivers want to make the most of both the environmental and cost advantages. Demonstrating the fact that we are listening to our customers’ constantly evolving needs, Europcar is the first UK rental provider to add the new Peugeot iOns to its fleet. This also reflects our core commitments to sustainable development and technological innovation.”
Europcar already offers a diverse eco-friendly fleet including vehicles with CO2 emissions of less than 140g/km as well as hybrid and electric models.
“Our goal is to give our customers the widest possible choice” concluded Ken McCall. “That includes giving them access to the new generation of electric vehicles. Ideal for short city journeys we anticipate these will be immensely popular with many of our business customers who will really relish the cost savings they offer.”
