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A transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) gasoline cars to electric vehicles (EVs) will help to move the world toward reduced carbon emissions and improved air quality. Consumer confidence and affordability are the main barriers to the widespread adoption of EVs, so rentals have an important role to play in the broader success of EVs.
EV rentals are often the first interaction consumers have with all-electric transportation. That means EV rentals can help more people experience EVs, which can create awareness about EVs, reduce their perceived risk, and help assuage concerns over ICE vs. EV purchase cost disparities.
Reducing Perceived Risk through EV Rentals
Research published in the journal Energy suggests that EV rentals can reduce customers’ concerns about taking the risk of…
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