Green Motion Franchise Adds Polestar EVs
Green Motion's Manchester Airport franchise added all-electric Polestar vehicles into its fleet, continuing the company's commitment to drive to zero emissions.
The first 10 Polestars have been delivered, out of an order of 50 for the UK network, to franchise owners Ben Hunter and Lucy Beasley.
Photo courtesy of Green Motion.
Car rental company Green Motion is continuing its Drive to Zero emissions with its Manchester Airport franchise in the United Kingdom, announcing the arrival of all-electric Polestar vehicles onto its fleet. The first 10 Polestars have been delivered out of an order if 50 for the U.K. network, according to a Green Motion spokesperson.
The Manchester Airport franchise is owned and operated by entrepreneurs Ben Hunter and Lucy Beasley (pictured) who acquired the rights for the Green Motion brand in Manchester a little over nine years ago.
"It is fantastic to see the continued development of our operations in the United Kingdom with our commitment to the environment running true throughout our network and being reinforced with the introduction of new all-electric vehicles at our Manchester Airport franchise," said Green Motion founder & CEO Richard Lowden.
"Ben and Lucy have been amazing brand ambassadors for Green Motion and the introduction of these fantastic vehicles demonstrates their commitment to our Drive Zero program, reducing emissions trip by trip."
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