Electric car rental
Hiring an electric car in Australia is easy with SIXT. Whether you are looking for a cheap hire car for a weekend visit, planning a holiday adventure out of town, or for an upcoming business trip, NRMA members get great offers on a range of electric cars.
Latest electric car hire offers
Member offer
Members always save 15% off daily rates on all passenger and commercial vehicles across Australia.*How to redeem
Simply click the link below to make a booking and have your NRMA membership number at time of booking and collection.
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Why hire an electric car?
Renting an electric vehicle provides the convenience of not needing to recharge the battery, because you can return the vehicle without having to recharge it, which is perfect for a day trip or short weekend trips. Additionally, if you want to take an electric vehicle on a long road trip you will enjoy a quieter rider as well as free charging at NRMA and Chargefox charging networks.What types of electric cars can I hire?
Whether you are looking for an electric; SUV, sedan, or luxury car, SIXT has a wide range of vehicles as part of their impressive electric fleet.
Popular hire cars include:
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- BYD ATTO 3
- BMW IX3
What SIXT locations have electric cars to rent?
- NSW: Atarmon, Croydon Park, Ballina Airport, Ballina, Brookvale, Hornsby, Sydney Airport, Sydney City (Domain)
- ACT: Canberra Airport, Canberra City, Fyshwick
- QLD: Ascot, Bayswater, Brisbane Airport, Cairns Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Geebung, Hervey Bay, Maroochydore Airport, Rockhampton Airport, Tingalpa, Townsville
- VIC: Avalon Airport, Bayswater, Blackburn, Coburg, Dandenong, Footscray, Frankston, Geelong, Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne City, Mildura Airport, Moorabbin, Preston, Richmond, Tullamarine
- TAS: Burnie City, Devonport City, Hobart Airport, Hobart City, Launceston Airport
- SA: Adelaide Airport, Edwardstown
- WA: Fremantle, Kewdale, Perth Airport, Perth City
Subject to availability.
Not sure which vehicle to hire?
Check out the full range of vehicles to suit your needs.
Charging your trip
Complementary charging is available at NRMA and Chargefox charging networks across Australia (except NT yet!).
Tips you get you started:✔ Download the My NRMA app.
✔ Download the Chargefox app.
✔ Take a look at all chargers in your intended area via PlugShare.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire an electric car?
The cost of hiring a car in Sydney comes down to a number of factors including:
- Type of vehicle
- Length of hire
- Upgrades to standard protection
- Any optional extras such as GPS or a baby seat
Be mindful of peak periods, typically between December and February during summer holidays and other school holidays throughout the year, as this is when prices typically increase and vehicles are booked out. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred vehicle and lock in a cheaper car rental price, whilst NRMA members can also save with their member benefits.
Please visit SIXT.com.au to find the daily price in your chosen location.
Can I pick up and drop off my hire car out of hours?
It is possible to pick up or drop off your car after hours, however you will need to make sure your specific SIXT rental location allows it.
Is charging free?
You will receive a RFID card or fob when you pick up your vehicle with SIXT that will give acces to free charging across NRMA Electric and Chargefox chargers. View real-time charger information via the My NRMA app and Chargefox app. You can use other electric vehicle chargers, however please note that only NRMA Electric and Chargefox chargers are covered complemetary with your SIXT rental car.
*Terms and Conditions
SPECIAL OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Holiday offer: 20% off premium and electric vehicles is available for bookings picked up from 7 February 2024 to 30 April 2024.
This offer is subject to vehicle availability.
This offer is available from the following participating locations:
- NSW: Atarmon, Ballina, Ballina Airport, Brookvale, Byron Bay, Campbelltown, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coffs Harbour Airport, Coffs Harbour City, Forster, Grafton, Grafton Airport, Hornsby, Kempsey, Liverpool, Murwillumbah, Narellan, Newcastle Williamtown Airport, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Airport, Revesby, Ryde, Smithfield, Sydney Airport, Sydney City, Taree Airport, Wollongong, Yass
Standard Rental Agreement Conditions apply. Full terms and conditions for member offers can be found at SIXT.com.au.
Selected locations for extra benefits include:
- NSW: Albury Airport, Albury City, Alexandria, Armidale, Armidale Airport, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Bathurst Airport, Beresfield, Blacktown, Bowral, Broken Hill, Broken Hill Airport, Campbelltown, Caringbah, Carlton, Castle Hill, Charlestown, Dubbo, Dubbo Airport, Griffith Airport, Gunnedah, Inverell, Lithgow, Liverpool, Moree, Moree Airport, Mudgee Airport, Mudgee City, Narellan, Narrabri, Narrabri Airport, Parkes, Parkes Airport, Parramatta, Penrith, Revesby, Ryde, Singleton, Smithfield, Tamworth, Tamworth Airport, Tuggerah, Wagga Wagga Airport, Wollongong.
- NT: Alice Springs Airport, Darwin Airport, Darwin City.
- QLD: Mackay, Mackay Airport, Townsville, Townsville Airport, Weipa Airport.
- SA: Adelaide Airport Commercials, Adelaide City Commercials, Croydon Park, Edwardstown, Mount Gambier Airport, Riverland, Salisbury.
- VIC: Avalon Airport, Ballarat, Bayswater, Bendigo, Blackburn, Brighton, Campbellfield, Clayton, Coburg, Dandenong, Echuca, Footscray, Frankston, Geelong, Hoppers Crossing, Horsham, Melbourne Airport Commercials, Mildura Airport, Moorabbin, Pakenham, Preston, Richmond, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Tullamarine.
- WA: Williamtown Airport Commercial.
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