Electric moving truck hire lands in Queenstown
NHR has rolled into town, bringing a range of moving trucks and cargo vans suitable for individuals and business hire. Their fleet includes diesel vehicles and our district’s first electric moving truck – all complete with handy tail lifts.
NHR are proudly Kiwi-owned and operated, opening their first branch in 1999. Focusing on commercial vehicle rental they have a network that runs from Garrick Loft North Harbour, Auckland in the North Island to Christchurch and now Queenstown in the South Island. They’re operating out of the Ace Rentals site on Grant Road.
“We’re really excited about opening in Queenstown,” Ana Tuala, National Rental Manager at NHR says. “We only had Christchurch in the South Island, so having our rental company working together with Ace Rentals on their site in Frankton is very new for us, and exciting. It’s an opportunity for us to work together in the community.”
The electric Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter is the vehicle the team are most excited about – it’s fully electric with a range of 100km – 150km and doesn’t need to be recharged when returned – a great option with these rising diesel costs. It’s 21m³ and can hold up to 1,500kg. If extra charging is required during the hire period, customers can take advantage of NHR’s charging partnership network.
“Charging is included with the eCanter, so customers know exactly what they’re paying when they book. Whether it’s a business delivery or a family house move, our team is here to help choose the right size truck for the job.
“They’re quiet, easy to drive on a car licence and there’s no refuelling at the end of the day. We’re proud to be offering locals in Queenstown and across the Lakes District their first electric truck for hire.”
In fact, all of the vehicles can be driven on a standard car licence, making them very accessible. Every truck also has a tail lift, allowing one person to load heavy items such as fridges or washing machines into the truck on their own.
“It does really help with the heavy lifting of things and just makes it easy for the customer or business to get around, out and about.”
If you’re not certain what vehicle would be best suited to your needs, the team are there to help. When you get in touch they will ask questions to evaluate your situation, and recommend the right vehicle for you. In addition to the eCanter there’s the 7m³ Toyota Hiace, which is great for site runs, stock collections and weekend jobs, the 12m³ Mitsubishi Canter, which is suitable for smaller moves or single large items, the LDV Deliver 9 Cargo Maxi, which works for trades and lighter loads, and their most popular option the Isuzu ELF at 17 to 19m³.
Moving cross-country? One-way vehicle hire is also available on all diesel hires, too. NHR recently teamed up with Transfercar to facilitate these one-way trips and so far, they say it’s working really well. If available, you can take vehicles one way from Queenstown all the way up to Auckland.
“I think it’s a great service for both the islands. It’s something that we’re really keen on and very excited about.
You can find more information on the fleet and hire a vehicle at nhrgroup.co.nz or on 0800 110 110, where the team can help with choosing the right size. Vehicles are collected from 50 Grant Road, Frankton, and the introductory offer of 20% off on Queenstown hires is available until 17 November.
