In the press!

Lots has been happening at Europcar UK over recent years with events, new partnerships, awards and new product & service releases. Take a look at our press releases below and keep up to date with Europcar UK news, as it happens. For any UK media enquiries, please contact our UK press office at europcarukteam@harrisonsadler.com.

29th January 2026 - Europcar and vMobility join forces to shake up replacement vehicle sector with vHire - Insurance-first vehicle replacement service targets claims costs and the customer experience.

28th January 2026 - Cost holds firm as biggest barrier to EV driving - Knowledge and charging infrastructure hold back fewer drivers but purchase and maintenance costs continue to get in the way.

8th January 2026 - Europcar offers customers free three week trial of electric Chapter 8 van - VW E Transporter fitted with the latest tech to help infrastructure firms gain vital insight into e-van suitability.

9th December 2025 - Home is where the heart is - Brits are choosing the comfort of home over travel this festive season.

26th November 2025 - Autumn budget - Europcar response to mileage tax on EVs.

24th November 2025 - Consumers take a stand to tackle climate change concerns - Europcar surveys highlights key concerns and actions taken by environmentally conscious Brits.

18th November 2025 - Europcar sponsors inaugural National EV Week - New campaign shares valuable expertise and tackles the electrification challenges to help businesses make the switch.

18th November 2025 - Brake Road Safety Week 'Safe Vehicles Save Lives' - Europcar survey reveals owners of older vehicles delay essential servicing.

13th November 2025 - Mayor of London is sending mixed messages about net zero - Europcar responds to news that the Mayor of London is removing the ULEZ exemption for EVs.

6th November 2025 - Proposals for tax on EV miles - Europcar responds to rumours that the Chancellor will announce proposals for a mileage tax on electric vehicles in the Autumn budget.

6th November 2025 - Europcar builds on commitment to sustainable motoring - with The Green Parts Specialists partnership.

30th October 2025 - Europcar joins TPPL framework for local government contracts - responding to the growing pressure for flexible and sustainable mobility solutions in the public sector.

28th October 2025 - Owners of older cars skip servicing to cut maintenance costs - As winter approaches, Europcar survey reveals the false economy of missed services for cars over ten years old.

28th October 2025 - Europcar and Voltric join forces to get more drivers into electric vehicles - EV subscription model boosted with nationwide coverage and reliable, fast vehicle allocation.

16th October 2025 - Transformation & Strategy Director takes on his own transformation for Movember - four marathons in four weeks to raise £4,500 to support men’s health

13th October 2025 - Europcar delivers greater choice for electric van drivers - increased fleet volumes and model variety aim to help businesses switch to zero emissions with zero risk.

9th October 2025 - Europcar EV Assist makes it easier for first-timers renting electric - New smartphone tool puts expert EV guidance in drivers’ pockets.

30th September 2025 - Europcar joins forces with NBRA - Partnership aims to enhance replacement vehicle provision.

29th September 2025 - Europcar kicks off year three as Leicester Tigers’ Official Vehicle Rental Partner - 2024/25 season sees over 100% growth in social media and broadcast exposure.

23rd September 2025 - Europcar launches GTA aligned insurance fleet - ICE and electric replacement vehicles matched to industry rates to streamline process for insurer partners.

17th September 2025 - Europcar investigates barriers to electric van adoption - Rental helps businesses get past the cost barrier and experience real-world electric driving.

9th September 2025 - Europcar accelerates van fleet growth - Rental provider fills the gap as businesses lose appetite for lease or purchase of commercial vehicles.

1st September 2025 - Europcar puts rental EV charging on the map - new partnership with Octopus Electroverse.

18th August 2025 - Who’s got the most time on their hands? Europcar survey finds Southerners have less free time than those in the North.

5th August 2025 - What drives the choice of car rental provider? Europcar research finds cost and convenience are the primary drivers.

31st July 2025 - Europcar boosts electric fleet with award-winning Polestar 2 - New rental addition builds on Polestar 4 Success.

30th July 2025 - Europcar drives support for Action Challenge events - Priority access to vans helps get fundraising challenges off the starting line.

25th July 2025 - Europcar accelerates carbon reduction with Vauxhall Mokka EV for Delivery & Collection Service - Zero tailpipe emissions runner vehicle fleet grows.

17th July 2025 - Little improvement seen in EV barriers for private motorists - road bumps in availability, knowledge and cost remain in H1 2025.

17th July 2025 - EV barriers begin to fall away for businesses - H1 2025 sentiment survey shows hint of progress in EV acceptance amongst businesses.

14th July 2025 - DfT Announcement: EV charger sign improvements - Europcar response.

14th July 2025 - Top ten items left behind in rental vehicles - Europcar urges holidaymakers to check their hire car before handing it back.