Tesla Model 3 PCO hire: what to know before you rent

The Model 3 is fully electric, so TfL can license it for the first time in London. Check which version it is and where you will charge before you rent.

Last reviewed 19 October 2026

Tesla Model 3 PCO cars for hire

Example Tesla Model 3 cars in London from rental companies on Kharo, with the weekly rent. Register or message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you arrange one.

The two versions

  • Original model Electric, rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive. Battery: 49 to 75 kWh, by version. Range: 254 to 382 miles (WLTP), by version. Boot: 542 to 561 litres, plus an 88 litre front boot.
  • Redesigned model Electric, rear-wheel drive or dual motor all-wheel drive. Battery: 57 to 79 kWh, by version. Range: 318 to 466 miles (WLTP), by version. Boot: 594 litres in total, including an 88 litre front boot.
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TfL's rules in London

  • A car licensed with TfL for the first time must be zero emission capable (ZEC) and meet Euro 6
  • ZEC means the car gives out no more than 50g/km of CO2 and can drive at least 10 miles with zero emissions. A plug-in hybrid with up to 75g/km can count if it drives at least 20 miles on electric power
  • The Model 3 is fully electric, so it meets the zero emission part of the rule
  • A car that already has a TfL licence can be licensed again until it is 10 years old
  • TfL's emissions rules
  • ZEC (zero emission capable) (glossary)
  • Age limit (glossary)

Which Uber and Bolt trips it can take

  • UberX and Uber Electric Yes. Uber's list for London shows the Model 3 for Uber Electric. For UberX, Uber accepts any car with a private hire licence from a council it approves.
  • Comfort and Comfort Electric Uber's list shows the Model 3 from the 2020 model year. Uber also says a Comfort car in London must be no more than 6 years old.
  • Uber Exec No. In London, Exec is for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Lexus saloons.
  • Bolt Bolt's London lists for Electric and Comfort both name the Tesla Model 3. For Comfort in London, the car must be from 2017 or newer.
  • Which cars you can use for Uber in London
  • Uber car types (glossary)

Running costs in London

  • Charging You pay for charging instead of fuel. Plan where you will charge before you rent.
  • Congestion Charge Private hire cars are not exempt. It is £18 a day if you pay on the day or before. Fully electric cars get a 25% discount with Auto Pay. Fully electric cars like the Model 3 get the discount once you register for Auto Pay.
  • ULEZ Fully electric cars meet the ULEZ standards, so there is no ULEZ charge.
  • Tunnels Zero emission capable private hire cars on a booking do not pay the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges.
  • Hybrid or electric: which to rent
  • Congestion Charge (glossary)
  • ULEZ (glossary)

Check these before you rent a Model 3

  • Which version it is, and its range
  • Where you will charge it, at home or on the street
  • The car's TfL private hire licence is in date
  • Its age, if you want Comfort trips
  • Which Uber and Bolt trips the rental company says it can take
  • Who pays for tyres and damage. On Kharo, the rental company books and pays for servicing and repairs
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  • PCO car hire, with every cost shown up front PCO car hire means renting a car licensed for private hire, so you can drive for Uber, Bolt and other apps. On Kharo you see the rent, deposit and insurance before you apply.
  • What is a PCO car? A PCO car is a car licensed for private hire in London, so a driver can carry passengers who book a ride. Here is what the name means and the rules the car must meet.
  • Private hire car hire for minicab and app drivers Private hire car hire means renting a car licensed as a private hire vehicle (PHV), the kind minicab and app drivers use. On Kharo you see the rent, deposit and insurance before you apply.
  • Rent a car for Uber and Bolt To drive for Uber or Bolt you need a car with a private hire licence. If you do not own one, you can rent one, priced by the week and paid monthly. Kharo lists cars from rental companies, with every cost shown.
  • Rent a car for Bolt To drive for Bolt you need a car with a private hire licence. If you do not own one, you can rent one from a rental company.
  • Which cars can you use for Uber in London? In London, the car needs a TfL private hire licence first. Then Uber has its own rules for each type of trip.
  • Hybrid or electric: which PCO car should you rent? Both can work for private hire. In London, the rules for new cars, the Congestion Charge and the trips you can take are different for each.
  • The most common PCO cars in London TfL publishes a list of every licensed private hire vehicle in London. We counted the cars on it, so you can see which models drivers use most.
  • What PCO car hire costs What renting a private hire car costs, from the weekly rent to the deposit. The prices come from the cars on Kharo, which show what rental companies charge.
  • How a PCO car hire deposit works Most rental companies ask for a deposit before you collect a PCO car. Here is how it works, and what to check before you pay.
  • PCO car insurance, explained To drive a PCO car for work, you need insurance that covers carrying passengers for money. Here is what to look for before you rent.
  • Renting a PCO car with penalty points Points on your licence do not always stop you renting a PCO car. But they change who will rent to you, and what your insurance costs.
  • How to get a PCO licence A PCO licence is a private hire driver licence. You need one to drive for Uber, Bolt or any private hire company. In London it comes from TfL, and outside London from your local council.

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Can I do Uber Comfort in a Tesla Model 3?

Uber's list for London shows the Model 3 for Comfort and Comfort Electric from the 2020 model year. The car must also be no more than 6 years old.

Can I use a Tesla Model 3 for Uber Exec?

No. In London, Uber Exec is for Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Lexus saloons.

Does a Tesla Model 3 pay the Congestion Charge?

Yes, because private hire cars are not exempt. As a fully electric car it gets a 25% discount with Auto Pay.

Can I rent a Tesla Model 3 on Kharo today?

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