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Old Aug 6, 2023 | 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Boraxo
EVs do not appears to be too popular as I see a lot of discounted EVs at the top of the list (search by "low price") whenever i query Hertz. Apparently the Tesla name is no longer a major draw.
They have been the cheapest option by a considerable amount the last several times I've priced Hertz. I don't know if that's due to lack of demand, a marketing strategy, because the recharge option is viewed as an enhanced revenue opportunity, or some combination of a variety of factors. At least at downtown Oakland, they were having difficulty delivering a charged Tesla.

Originally Posted by pinniped
But it does strike me as odd when I get into a $30,000+ car that has manual seats. Just seems like such a standard option on any car above a base trim Corolla/Civic type car.
Rental companies have access to stripped-down versions that are not typically available to the public.

I'd certainly take the Audi with manual seats over the Chevy with fully automatic.
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