Enterprise Car Club boasts the widest, and most diverse, range of vehicles than any other car club. With over 1,500 vehicles across the UK, we are proud to offer everything from full Electric Vehicles (EVs) to hybrids, low-emission petrol cars of all shapes and sizes, vans, 7-seaters, and SUVs. Running a range of vehicles up and down the country must be no mean feat - so we decided to check in with Chris Raby, our Head of Operations, to find out what goes on behind the scenes.

Hey Chris, can you tell us more about the vehicles our members have available to them?

We have over 1550 vehicles across the UK. These range from small city cars like the Toyota Aygo to large vans like the Ford Transit Custom. In total, we have 20 different makes and models of vehicles. (You can view some of them by clicking here.)

How does Enterprise Car Club decide which cars and vans to offer?

We look at the requirements and usage of our members on a national and local level whilst also seeking feedback directly from them on their preferences. A key part of this mix is to ensure our vehicles meet the environmental standards of the local authority, but that we also respond to the preferences of our members. Being able to offer such a wide range of vehicles means that our members have more choice and can upsize or downsize the type of vehicle they need at a moment's notice.

What vehicles are most popular right now?

The new Kia Niro, a larger hybrid vehicle, has proved very popular since its introduction last year to Enterprise Car Club. We believe this is due to the overall quality of the vehicle; generous equipment and technology as standard, coupled with carefully selected locations means that they generate a lot of interest. That said, we recognise that people need different types of vehicles for different scenarios, and that is one of the many benefits of a Car Club - you can upsize and downsize according to your needs. Smaller vehicles are very popular for shorter trips and many people like the opportunity to try out Plug-In vehicles, whether they are pure Electric or Hybrid.

Should people be nervous about using Plug-In hybrid or Electric Vehicles?

Absolutely not. EVs are perfect for short distance journeys but less popular for longer distances due to the fear they will get stranded if the battery runs flat. In reality though, you shouldn't panic; it's all about the planning of your trip.  If you are not quite ready to take the plunge with a full, pure EV, we have recently introduced the brand new Ultra Low Emission Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, which has the inner city benefits of an Electric Vehicle and helps with getting used to the idea of 'plugging in', without the battery range anxiety kicking in. This offers a flexible and attractive introduction to charging vehicles for our members. That said, the response we get from members trying out the Nissan Leaf, a pure EV, is often very positive with most describing the experience as fun and 'surprisingly straightforward'.

You mentioned how you need to plan for your EV trip. Can you give us some tips?

If using a pure EV you have to be conscious of the mileage limitations, and your driving style will most likely have to adapt slightly to get the most efficient experience. Either use them for short trips or plan stop-off points with charging functionality for longer trips. Access to these details is provided to members on booking via an app called Zap-Map. We have seen a reduction in issues whereby members have run out of charge as they become increasingly familiar with the challenges associated with this vehicle type and how to overcome them. We recommend viewing our electric vehicle guide to familiarize yourself with the controls and characteristics of the car before your journey. You can find out more top tips for using an EV from our recent blog post where we caught up with Paul, one of our London members, about his first ever trip using an electric vehicle.