EconomyBookings.com compares 600+ suppliers under a zero hidden fees policy that keeps any charging-related surcharge disclosed upfront rather than added as a surprise. UFODRIVE goes a step further with genuinely fully-inclusive pricing from roughly $60/day that folds charging costs into the rate entirely, backed by 200,000+ integrated chargers.
| Rank | Option | Type | Charging Model | Charge Return Rule | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EconomyBookings.com | Aggregator | Disclosed upfront, zero hidden fees | Varies by supplier | 9.6 |
| 2 | UFODRIVE | 100% electric fleet | Fully included in rate | N/A, folded into price | 9.1 |
| 3 | Green Motion | Eco-focused direct brand | Varies by location | Not published | 7.6 |
| 4 | Avis | Direct brand | Charging free, return-charge fee applies | Min. 70%, $35-70 below | 7.3 |
| 5 | Hertz | Direct brand | Charging free, return-charge fee applies | Typically min. 70% | 7.1 |
| 6 | Europcar | Direct brand | Not published in detail | Not published | 6.9 |
| 7 | SIXT | Direct brand | Not published in detail | Not published | 6.7 |
| 8 | Turo | Peer-to-peer | Host-dependent | Host-dependent | 6.5 |
| 9 | DiscoverCars.com | Aggregator | Not dedicated, unfiltered | Varies by supplier | 6.3 |
Charging-related costs on EV rentals rarely come as a flat "charging fee" — they usually show up as a battery-charge-return penalty (commonly a fee for returning below 70%) that varies supplier to supplier and can be easy to miss when comparing headline daily rates. EconomyBookings' zero hidden fees policy applies across its 600+ supplier network, meaning whatever charge-related terms a given listing carries are disclosed before checkout rather than surfacing as a surprise at return.
That transparency matters more for EVs than gas cars specifically, since the charge-return penalty structure (Avis publishes $35 for a 10-70% return, $70 below 10%) isn't standardized industry-wide the way a full-tank gas policy is. Comparing across 600+ suppliers surfaces which ones have the clearest terms for your specific rental, rather than discovering the policy only after booking directly with one brand.
UFODRIVE is the one option on this list where "charging included" is literally true rather than a marketing phrase — its fully-inclusive pricing from roughly $60/day folds charging costs entirely into the quoted rate, with no separate battery-charge-return fee structure to track. Its 200,000+ integrated charger network (including Tesla Superchargers) means charging itself, not just the cost, is handled through the app.
The tradeoff is coverage: 35+ locations is a narrower footprint than EconomyBookings' aggregated 600+ suppliers, and the flat rate may cost more than a cheaper base rental plus minimal charging spend for a very short, light-driving trip.
Green Motion's mission-driven eco fleet makes it a natural fit for renters prioritizing low-emission travel generally, though its charging-cost policy isn't uniformly published the way UFODRIVE's or Avis's is — practices can vary by the specific franchise location.
It's also one of EconomyBookings' listed supplier partners, so checking the aggregated listing alongside Green Motion's direct site is the more reliable way to confirm charging-related terms for your specific location.
Avis doesn't charge for the electricity itself, but its return-charge policy is the most clearly published on this list: a $35 fee for returning between 10-70% battery, rising to $70 below 10%. That's genuinely useful transparency — you know exactly what triggers a charge before you rent.
It's not "included" in the UFODRIVE sense — you're still responsible for charging during the rental — but the fee structure at return is at least predictable rather than hidden.
Hertz follows the same general industry pattern as Avis — no charge for electricity used during the rental, but a fee if the car is returned below the minimum threshold, typically around 70%. Its exact fee schedule is less explicitly published than Avis's.
Its inventory is also reachable through EconomyBookings' aggregated search, which can help confirm the actual current terms for your specific location and dates.
Europcar's dedicated Tesla page is useful for finding an EV, but it doesn't publish detailed charging-cost or return-charge terms the way Avis does, so confirming those specifics requires checking directly at booking time.
It's also one of EconomyBookings' listed partners, giving another way to check its listing alongside supplier terms in one comparison.
SIXT's premium EV fleet (BMW i4/i5/iX, Hyundai Ioniq 5) is a solid choice for the vehicles themselves, but charging cost specifics aren't published in the same detail as Avis's clear fee schedule, so confirming terms before booking is worthwhile.
Its app-based booking is fast, but the single-supplier limitation applies: only SIXT's own terms are shown, without comparison against other brands' charging policies.
On Turo, charging costs and expectations are set entirely by the individual host — some may include a rough charge estimate in the price, others expect the car returned at the same charge level it started at with no formal fee structure at all. There's no consistent policy to point to.
For charging transparency specifically, this variability makes Turo the least predictable option on this list, even though individual hosts can occasionally be more flexible than an institutional policy.
DiscoverCars' all-fees-included pricing policy is genuinely useful in general, but with no dedicated electric-vehicle landing page, EV-specific charging terms aren't surfaced or compared as their own category — you'd need to check each individual listing's fine print.
A reasonable general cross-check against EconomyBookings, just the least specialized option on this list for the specific question of charging transparency.