The best electric car rental companies in Europe in 2026, ranked by how electric their fleets are, are UFODRIVE (the only all-electric operator here), then SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Enterprise, which mix EV classes into much larger fleets. Apart from app-only UFODRIVE, you can compare and book them on EconomyBookings, which shows their electric classes side by side with zero hidden fees and free cancellation.
Almost every major rental brand in Europe now shows an electric car somewhere on its website. That tells you very little. What matters is how central EVs are to a company: whether it runs a dedicated electric class at ordinary branches, and whether it has kept investing in electric cars or pulled back.
Rental companies do not publish fleet mixes on a comparable basis, so this ranking does not invent percentages. It places each company in a tier, from all-electric to selective, then weighs longevity and network size, because a company renting cars for decades across many countries is a safer bet than a newcomer in a few cities.
Row one is the booking layer, the place to compare and reserve. Rows two to seven are the rental companies, ordered by how electric their fleets are, then by longevity and network reach. Every vehicle listed is "or similar." EV focus tiers are qualitative; no company publishes a comparable fleet percentage.
| # | Option | EV Focus Tier | Typical EV (or similar) | Founded | Europe Network | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EconomyBookings.com | Where to book | Electric classes from the suppliers below | 2008, Riga | 890+ suppliers, 180+ countries | 9.7 |
| 2 | UFODRIVE | All-electric | Tesla Model 3 / Polestar 2 | Late 2010s, Luxembourg | Selected cities, app-only | 9.1 |
| 3 | SIXT | High, visible EV line-up | Tesla Model 3 / BYD Atto 3 | 1912, Germany | Large, airports + cities | 9.0 |
| 4 | Hertz | Early mover, rebalanced | Tesla Model 3 / Polestar 2 | 1918, USA | Large, airports + cities | 8.7 |
| 5 | Europcar | Growing | Volkswagen ID.3 / ID.4 | 1949, France | Large, airports + cities | 8.6 |
| 6 | Avis | Selective | Tesla Model 3 / Polestar 2 | 1946, USA | Large, airports + cities | 8.3 |
| 7 | Enterprise | Selective | Compact electric SUV | 1957, USA | Strong in UK, Ireland, Germany | 8.1 |
EconomyBookings.com does not own cars, chargers or charging cards. It ranks first because the fleet question in this guide has a practical follow-up: once you know which companies take electric cars seriously, where do you see their EV classes together? Its electric car page pulls the SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Enterprise electric classes for your pickup point into one result, so you can see which company actually has an EV at that branch on your dates, rather than guessing from brand reputation.
Longevity is the second reason. The platform has operated since 2008, covers 890+ suppliers at 20,000+ locations in 180+ countries, has served 10M+ customers and has held Feefo Platinum status every year from 2022 to 2026. Prices are shown with zero hidden fees, most bookings carry free cancellation, a best price guarantee applies, and optional Full Coverage can be added at checkout. Charging, return-charge and one-way rules remain each supplier's own, and they are shown in the rental terms before you pay.
Compare Electric Classes →On pure EV share, UFODRIVE is in a class of its own: every car it rents is electric. The company was founded in Luxembourg in the late 2010s as a digital-first operator, and the whole experience runs through its app, from booking and identity checks to unlocking the car. There is no counter and no chance of being handed a diesel because the electric class ran out.
The trade-off is scale and longevity. UFODRIVE operates in a much smaller set of European cities than the legacy brands, its locations change as it grows, and it has years rather than decades of history behind it. It also does not sell through EconomyBookings, so it is a direct-booking alternative rather than a supplier you can reserve there. Check its app for current cities and its own charging and return terms.
Compare UFODRIVE with EconomyBookings results: price the same dates on EconomyBookings.com to see how the big brands' EV classes stack up against UFODRIVE's offer.
Among the large rental brands, SIXT has one of the most visible electric line-ups in Europe. The Germany-based company, founded in 1912, has publicly committed to electrifying a large part of its fleet over time and announced a high-profile partnership with Chinese EV maker BYD, alongside long-standing premium electric options such as Tesla or Polestar models or similar.
SIXT combines that EV focus with something UFODRIVE cannot match: a long history and a dense network of airport counters across many countries. The caveats are that its electric share still varies widely from branch to branch, and its charging and return-charge rules differ by country, so read the terms for your specific pickup point.
Compare SIXT on EconomyBookings: see the SIXT electric classes next to every other supplier at your pickup point on EconomyBookings.com, with the all-in total shown before you book.
Hertz was the most aggressive early mover on electric rental, with large, widely reported orders for Tesla and Polestar vehicles in 2021 and 2022. In early 2024 it changed course and announced it would sell part of its electric fleet, mainly in the United States, citing repair costs and resale values. Its EV share is still meaningful, but its strategy has been less steady than SIXT's.
For a traveler in Europe, Hertz remains a solid electric option. Founded in 1918, it is one of the longest-running names in car rental, with electric classes at many major European airports. Availability depends on the branch, and charging and return-charge terms vary by country.
Compare Hertz on EconomyBookings: see the Hertz electric classes next to every other supplier at your pickup point on EconomyBookings.com, with the all-in total shown before you book.
Europcar, founded in Paris in 1949, is the most European of the legacy brands on this list, and since 2022 it has been owned by a consortium led by Volkswagen Group. That ownership gives its electric range a natural direction: Volkswagen ID-family models such as the ID.3 or ID.4 or similar appear regularly in its electric classes, alongside other brands. Its EV share is growing rather than leading, which places it below SIXT and Hertz on our fleet-focus tier.
Where Europcar scores well is coverage and continuity. It has a deep network across France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK and many other countries, including railway stations and city branches as well as airports. EV availability depends on the local branch, and charging terms differ by country.
Compare Europcar on EconomyBookings: see the Europcar electric classes next to every other supplier at your pickup point on EconomyBookings.com, with the all-in total shown before you book.
Avis, founded in 1946, offers electric classes at many European airports and city locations, typically represented by a Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 or similar mid-size EV.
It ranks sixth because electric cars are a selective part of its European fleet rather than a defining feature, and the specific EV on offer depends heavily on the branch. Confirm the electric class is available on your dates rather than assuming it.
Compare Avis on EconomyBookings: see the Avis electric classes next to every other supplier at your pickup point on EconomyBookings.com, with the all-in total shown before you book.
Enterprise, founded in 1957, is best known for service consistency and a large network of neighborhood branches, and in Europe it is particularly strong in the UK, Ireland and Germany. It offers electric classes, often a compact electric SUV or similar, but EVs remain a selective share of a fleet that is still largely combustion and hybrid.
Choose Enterprise when the company matters more than the powertrain; if an electric car is non-negotiable, the companies higher on this list give you better odds. As always, charging and return-charge rules vary by country.
Compare Enterprise on EconomyBookings: see the Enterprise electric classes next to every other supplier at your pickup point on EconomyBookings.com, with the all-in total shown before you book.
Five of the six companies above, SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Enterprise, supply their electric classes through EconomyBookings.com, so the practical question is not "which website," but "which company has an EV at my branch, at what all-in price." For most travelers the answer is to compare first and choose second. If you specifically want an all-electric, app-only operator, UFODRIVE is booked directly.
Branch-level availability. A company's overall EV focus is a guide, not a guarantee. Even SIXT or Hertz may have few electric cars at a small regional branch, while a big airport location may have many. Searching your exact pickup point and dates is the only reliable test.
Charging and return terms. The battery level you must return the car with, any recharge fee and whether a charging card or app is provided all vary by supplier and by country. Read them in the rental terms before you book, not at the counter.
See SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Avis and Enterprise electric classes for your dates side by side, with zero hidden fees and free cancellation on most bookings.
Compare Electric Rentals →We placed each rental company in an EV focus tier (all-electric, high, early mover rebalanced, growing, selective) using public company statements, the electric classes advertised at European branches and how consistently EVs appear across each network. We then weighed brand longevity, European network breadth and how easily each company's electric classes can be compared before booking. We did not invent fleet percentages. No company paid for placement, and vehicle examples are class indicators only, always "or similar."