Elektros Inc. announced plans to expand its luxury electric vehicle (EV) car rental fleet. After receiving its initial Tesla vehicles, Elektros will look to expand its luxury EV car rental fleet to include such brands as Lucid Air, BMW i4, Porsche Taycan GTS, Rivian R1S, and Mercedes-Benz EQB. Luxury and Rideshare Demand in Recession.

Elektros initial EV car rental focus in South Florida will be on luxury rentals and higher-end consumers who tend to weather economic contractions with stable and predictable spending habits. In addition, the company will explore rideshare rentals, which could see increased demand as more gig economy drivers seek higher-end rental vehicles for short-term employment.