Electric vehicles now account for over a quarter (27%) of all new Flexed vehicle subscriptions so far this year, reflecting a growing appetite for flexible, low-emission mobility solutions.
Electric vehicles now account for over a quarter (27%) of all new Flexed vehicle subscriptions so far this year, reflecting a growing appetite for flexible, low-emission mobility solutions.
Flexed, the vehicle subscription arm of Autohorn Fleet Services, said demand for short-term EV rental has risen by 10% year-on-year.
Demand is particularly high for smaller electric cars. Chinese brand EVs have also gained traction, offering excellent value through the subscription service, with BYD securing two positions in the company’s top 10 most-rented EVs year to date.
Scott Jenkins, Autohorn’s sales & operations director, commented: “We’re seeing a clear shift towards companies actively choosing electric vehicles over petrol or diesel. Our typical rental period is between four and eight weeks, with the ability to extend for up to 12 months, so it’s a flexible way for customers to fully trial an electric car before making a longer-term commitment.”
The uplift in demand for EV subscriptions contrasts with wider industry expectations. The BVRLA’s 2025 Industry Outlook Report described business demand for rental EVs as “minimal” across the sector.
Earlier this year, Flexed reported that ongoing vehicle supply issues had driven a 40% increase in demand for its subscription service. Contributing factors include reduced UK vehicle manufacturing in the first half of the year, several manufacturer recalls and production slowdowns at JLR following a cyber-attack.
