Europcar launches EVs in Birmingham

Europcar has announced the launch of a new electric vehicle car hire service in Birmingham.

The service will use Nissan LEAF cars for delivery and collection of hire cars in the Birmingham area with a number of cars available to hire at Europcar branches across the city.

The introduction of EVs comes as part of Europcar’s commitment to a five per cent electric fleet by 2020.

The EV service has been backed by Councillor Sir Albert Bore, Leader of Birmingham City Council. He said: “Birmingham City Council recognises Europcar’s leadership role in promoting sustainable mobility solutions.  I welcome Europcar’s decision to offer electric vehicles for rental to the people of Birmingham which will assist in meeting the Council’s target of a 60 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2027.”

Ken McCall, Managing Director, Europcar UK Group, said: “Europcar is leading the way in sustainable transport with a commitment to a 5 per cent electric vehicle fleet by 2020. From today we will be promoting a new fleet of electric rental vehicles to the people of Birmingham and introducing our ground-breaking electric vehicle delivery and collection service. Europcar customers in Birmingham will now have the ability to reduce their environmental footprint and opt for a greener solution for urban journeys by renting an electric vehicle.”

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