Hertz is asking EV lessees if they want to keep them permanently.

Hertz recently reached out to several electric vehicle lessees with an interesting low-cost offer on Tesla-like cars, giving them the option to purchase their leased EVs instead of returning them. One 2023 Model 3 renter shared on Reddit that he was offered a price of $17,913, which is similar to the deal currently appearing on the Hertz Car Sales site. However, their rental car has approximately 30,000 miles, which is less than other listings currently.

Another renter was offered a 2023 Chevy Bolt for $18,442, and a Polestar 2 renter said the purchase price was $28,500. Used vehicles come with a 12-month limited warranty, 12,000-mile powertrain warranty, and 7-day buyback.

questioner The Verge If this is a special offer on EVs or a general offer on used cars from Hertz, aspirateCommunications director Jamie Line said this strategy was not new. “By connecting rental customers who receive our emails to our sales channel, we not only raise awareness that we have cars for sale, but we also provide a unique opportunity for someone who may be able to purchase the same car they own. hire.”