Published: December 2023 • Olbia, Sardinia
RENTAL12, Sardinia’s only owner-operated hospitality brand, has officially completed the transition to a fully electrified vehicle fleet for all guest transfers, operations, and logistics. Effective December 2023, every vehicle used by RENTAL12 and its design-luxury division AZULIS is now either fully electric or plug-in hybrid, marking a significant step toward zero-emission hospitality. ⚡🌿
The switch supports the company’s long-term environmental goals by drastically reducing carbon emissions and improving operational efficiency across Northern Sardinia. This move is part of the wider AZULIS Green Collection initiative, focused on energy efficiency, eco-friendly mobility, and responsible tourism practices.
“Our guests come to experience Sardinia’s natural beauty — it’s our duty to help protect it,” say Floriana Panvini Rosati and Kristina Zotova, founders of RENTAL12 and AZULIS. “From now on, every kilometre we drive — from cleaning runs to guest transfers — is powered by electricity.”
The transition includes replacing all internal combustion vehicles with Tesla, BMW, and Fiat E-series electric models used by the operations, housekeeping, and maintenance teams. For longer-distance logistics, RENTAL12 also uses plug-in hybrid utility vans that run primarily in electric mode within city limits.
To complement the switch, RENTAL12 has partnered with Olbia Parking — located at Via Sassari 20 — to install fast EV charging stations. These chargers are available to RENTAL12 guests, residents, and eco-conscious visitors exploring Olbia’s historical centre. Guests arriving with electric vehicles can now recharge conveniently while staying at one of RENTAL12’s designer apartments or villas.
This transition aligns with RENTAL12’s commitment to sustainability across all operations — from energy-rated homes (A2 or higher) to digital waste reduction and smart-climate systems. The company is working closely with Lion Development SRL to integrate future renewable-energy microgrids into its residential projects, further minimizing external power dependency.
“True sustainability means thinking of every detail — from the sheets we wash to the vehicles we drive,” adds Floriana. “This is another step toward the conscious, low-impact hospitality model we believe in.”
Yes. Since December 2023, all vehicles are fully electric or plug-in hybrid, covering guest transfers, maintenance, and logistics.
Yes — guests can use fast chargers at Olbia Parking (Via Sassari 20), available 24/7 for RENTAL12 clients.
The fleet includes Tesla, BMW, and Fiat E-series models, plus small plug-in hybrid vans for logistics.
Yes, Olbia Parking’s charging stations can be used by guests and visiting EV drivers in the city centre.
It’s part of RENTAL12’s broader sustainability roadmap, which integrates low-emission transport with A2+ energy-rated homes and eco operations.
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