When choosing a rental vehicle, the easiest way to know if a car is All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Hybrid, or Electric (EV) is to check the name of the car model shown in the offer.
Rental suppliers include this information directly in the model name when it applies. Carla cannot check or modify the fleet inventory, but she can help you understand what the vehicle name means.
How to identify each type
1. Hybrid vehicles
If the car is a hybrid, the word “Hybrid” will appear in the vehicle name.
Examples:
Toyota Corolla Hybrid → Hybrid vehicle
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid → Hybrid vehicle
If “Hybrid” does not appear in the model name, then the vehicle is not listed as a hybrid.
2. All-Wheel Drive vehicles (AWD)
If the car is equipped with all-wheel drive, the model name will include “AWD.”
Examples:
Buick Encore AWD → AWD vehicle
Subaru Outback AWD → AWD vehicle
If “AWD” is not shown in the name, the vehicle should be considered standard 2-wheel drive, unless otherwise indicated.
3. Electric vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles are clearly marked with terms such as “Electric,” “EV,” “BEV,” or a model name commonly known as electric.
Examples:
Tesla Model 3 Electric → Electric vehicle
Nissan Leaf Electric → Electric vehicle
If none of these identifiers appear, the car should be assumed to have a standard combustion engine.
Important notes
Rental fleets vary by location and availability.
The exact vehicle you receive may differ from the model shown, but the vehicle category and features (Hybrid, EV, AWD) will match the type indicated in the offer.
If you specifically require an AWD, Hybrid, or Electric car, it’s best to select an offer where the feature is explicitly included in the vehicle name.