Driving an electric or hybrid car
Charging, range, and handoff tips for first-time EV drivers.
Updated October 10, 2026
- Ask your host how to charge the car, which cable or adapter is included, and how to open the charge port.
- Plan charging stops on a long drive, because chargers are sometimes busy or broken.
- Record the battery percentage at check-in and check-out.
- Keep the cable in the car and return it.
- If the car uses app-based access, see Keyless entry and app-based access.
Your host can explain any charging costs they expect you to cover. Charging costs you incur on the road are yours to pay, and a battery level lower than where you started can lead to a low-charge charge.
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