40 percent of U.S. consumers say they are likely to consider an electric vehicle the next time they are in the market for a new vehicle, according to Pew

Global EV sales skyrocketed 200 percent in the last year

In August, three US automakers pledged to boost EV sales to 40-50 percent by 2030

Beginning in early November and expanding through year-end, customers will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 at Hertz airport and neighborhood locations in U.S. major markets and select cities in Europe

Hertz also is installing thousands of chargers throughout its location network. Customers who rent a Tesla Model 3 will have access to 3,000 Tesla supercharging stations throughout the U.S. and Europe

Hertz will offer a premium and differentiated rental experience for the Tesla EVs

This includes digitized guidance to educate customers about the electric vehicle to get them on their way quickly and coming soon, an expedited EV rental booking process through the Hertz mobile app

With the current order, EVs will comprise more than 20 percent of Hertz global fleet

The Tesla fleet is expected to be supported by a combination of Level 2 and DC fast charging in approximately 65 markets by the end of 2022 and more than 100 markets by the end of 2023

Separately Uber announced that Hertz will make up to 50,000 fully electric Teslas available for drivers to rent by 2023, exclusively for drivers using the Uber network in the US

Starting November 1, Uber drivers can rent Teslas through Hertz’s rental program in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Washington, DC, with a nationwide expansion in the following weeks

For Uber drivers with at least a 4.7-star rating, Tesla rentals will start at $334 a week and fall to $299 or lower as the program gets underway. This includes insurance and maintenance

Uber drivers will have access to the Tesla Supercharger network

Research shows that when rideshare drivers go electric, they realize 3 to 4 times greater emissions savings than average car owners