Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

Electric vehicles have recently soared in popularity with increased demand for going electric, which is why we are pleased to offer the latest alternative fuel vehicles for a greener fleet.

The traditional choices of petrol and diesel have now expanded to include a wide range of plug-in and low-emission technologies.

Types of Electric Vehicles

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle)
A vehicle powered purely by batteries, with no internal combustion engine. Its typical range is 150-300-plus miles depending on the model.

PHEV (Plug-In-Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
A vehicle with an internal combustion engine and batteries. The power sources can move the vehicle independently or both work together. Electric-only range typically varies depending on the model, from around 25-50 miles.

HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
A vehicle with an internal combustion engine and a small battery. The power sources can move the vehicle independently or both work together. Sometimes called a ‘self-charging hybrid’, it can only travel short distances (1-10 miles) on battery power alone. The battery uses the engine, or energy generated from braking, to recharge and it can’t be plugged in.

MHEV (Mild-Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
An internal combustion-engine car which uses a battery to assist the engine to reduce fuel use. It can’t be plugged in or travel on battery power alone.

As your flexible vehicle hire partner, Reflex Vehicle Hire has access to the full range of fuel choices in addition to standard petrol and diesel versions.

In recognition of the environmental concerns of fleets, we have already supported trials of electric commercial vehicles for several years, building up an extensive library of operational knowledge to help our customers.

We have also introduced hybrid vehicles to our fleet and our own company car fleet policy is now hybrid-only.

Choosing the Electric Vehicle for Your Fleet

As a flexible vehicle hire provider, we play a critical role in helping fleets to develop their future fuel strategy for both commercial vehicles and cars.

Using our unique flexible rental offering, customers can test new vehicle technologies without committing to a long-term contract, which means they can accelerate their trials of alternative fuels and reach strategic decisions about implementation more quickly.

During client reviews, we always consider your requirements, including alternative fuels, and will continue to adapt our fleet to suit the changing needs of fleet operators as we help the industry to adapt to the government’s Road to Zero strategy.

Fuel choices are changing for UK fleets. At Reflex Vehicle Hire, we’re here to help you take the right road.

Contact us to discuss your fleet requirements or to find out more about our electric fleet vehicles.