We rented a Polestar electric car through Thrifty at Alexandria in Sydney and overall had a really good experience. Driving the EV was fun and smooth, and it was great getting to try the electric car lifestyle during the trip. The main downside was the smaller battery range, which sometimes made charging and planning longer drives a bit frustrating.
One thing that really helped was discovering that several hotels provided EV charging stations, so it’s definitely worth checking accommodation options for charging before your trip.
We also had a small issue where the key fob battery went flat and we couldn’t access the car, but thankfully the hotel manager helped us replace the battery quickly and we were back on the road.
Overall, the car itself and the rental experience were excellent. The only inconvenience was having to travel all the way to Alexandria for pickup.
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