Want the flexibility of gasoline with the savings and quiet of electric? Mix them. This simple plan shows how to combine an EV for city days with a gasoline car for long Appalachian or desert crossings—mapping, packing, and switching made easy from Miami car rental to JFK car hire.
Pick your “EV days” and “gas days”
- EV in cities: Use chargers at hotels, attractions, or shopping centers. Book lodging with parking and Level‑2 charging.
- Gasoline for empty stretches: Use the EV where chargers cluster, then switch to a gasoline car for long rural days.
Plan an easy route
- Cluster sightseeing: Cover sights in one area per day so a full charge lasts. On transfer days—say Newark gateway to Phoenix pick‑ups—drive a gasoline car to keep momentum.
- Backstops: Identify two charging options per EV day and arrive with 15–20% reserve.
- Weather watch: Cold and headwinds reduce EV range; keep plans flexible.
Smart packing
- Keep charging cards and apps in one pouch.
- Bring a compact extension cord for hotel parking (only for approved Level‑1 use, never to extend DC cables).
- Label your cables so nothing gets left behind when switching cars.
With Hola Car Rentals you can tailor the fleet to your route. Enjoy Free Cancellation up to 48 hours before pick‑up, maximum liability coverage on select itineraries, and the option to swap locations mid‑trip—from North Texas legs to your final stop.
Pro move: Save offline maps for each “EV day” and add alternate chargers near meals. On “gas days,” mark the best scenic detours knowing you’ll refuel anywhere.
