If you’re a traveler from Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, or Malaysia planning to rent a car in Taiwan and are unsure about the required documents and important considerations, look no further! Let UDRIVE, your top choice for Tesla car rentals, guide you through the 2023 Taiwan car rental comprehensive guide.
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about renting a car in Taiwan as a visitor from these regions. So, read on for all the essential information!
▎Important Tips Before Renting a Car in Taiwan⚠️
1. Finding a Legitimate Car Rental Company
When renting a car in Taiwan, it’s crucial to choose a legitimate and registered car rental company for your peace of mind. Here are a couple of steps you can take:
Verify if the company is legally registered beforehand.
Check online reviews or ask friends about their experiences.
For those looking for a quick and convenient online car rental service that caters to foreign travelers, UDRIVE Taiwan is a trustworthy option. UDRIVE offers a premium car rental experience with a special focus on Tesla rentals, featuring one-click online reservations and personalized vehicle delivery to your doorstep, ensuring a hassle-free and prestigious car rental experience.
2. Confirming Rental Car Insurance
Insurance is of utmost importance when it comes to renting a car, as it can provide you with additional security and financial protection. Therefore, before renting a car, it’s essential to understand the details and coverage of each type of insurance and choose the right insurance combination based on your needs to ensure you have sufficient coverage and peace of mind during your rental period.
UDRIVE, the leading car rental service, includes comprehensive Type B insurance in its rental fees, providing you with peace of mind during your travels.
3. Confirming Rental Terms and Costs
Before signing your car rental agreement, it’s essential to carefully review the rental terms and conditions. Familiarize yourself with various expenses, such as rental fees, insurance charges, fuel costs, and mileage overage fees.
UDRIVE ensures transparent rental costs, which can be conveniently viewed online within the rental contract. When making your reservation, any applicable discounts or free mileage will be displayed. During checkout, you will see the current items to be paid, including rental charges, deposits, and delivery fees. A successful booking will also be visible in ‘My Orders,’ and you will receive an email notification for your reference.
▎What Documents Do You Need to Rent a Car?
In order to smoothly rent a car and enjoy a hassle-free journey, it’s important to prepare the necessary documents and go through the verification process before renting a car. Whether you’re a local or a foreign visitor, you can rent a car online with UDRIVE, provided you are at least 20 years old and have held a driver’s license for a minimum of two years.
For foreign travelers renting a car, you will need the following documents:
▎Hong Kong and Macau Tourists (Taiwan Reciprocal Agreement): Passport + local driver’s license
▎Japanese Tourists (Taiwan Reciprocal Agreement): Passport + Japanese Driver’s License + Chinese Translation of Japanese Driver’s License
▎Other Foreign Tourists: Passport + International Driver’s Permit (IDP) + Local Driver’s License
If you wish to check whether your local driver’s license/international driver’s permit is valid, please refer to the comprehensive list of reciprocal driver’s license agreements with major countries.
▎How Can I Rent a Car?
For foreign travelers looking to rent a car in Taiwan, we recommend UDRIVE, a car rental service that is exceptionally accommodating to international visitors. Here are the services we offer:
✅ Fully online reservation | Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and Line Pay. ✅ Personalized Tesla delivery and pickup service | Specify your preferred location for hassle-free delivery. ✅ Comprehensive electric car driving instruction | Even first-time Tesla drivers can feel confident. ✅ Complimentary use of Tesla Supercharger stations | Enjoy worry-free travel with zero range anxiety.
Rental Instructions: Getting Started When you visit our homepage, you will find sections such as “Latest Promotions,” “Vehicle Models,” and “News Updates.” Here, you can select the car you wish to rent and click “See Price” to begin your car rental journey.
STEP 1: Choose Location and Time
Select the pick-up/drop-off location, with the option for remote drop-off. You can provide the specific address in STEP 3.
Selecting the Preferred Rental Time Slot, with Current Business Hours from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Once you’ve made your selections, please click on the Search 🔍 button.
STEP 2: Choose Your Model
In this section, you will find a list of available models for reservation in your selected region and time frame. The details provided will include information such as interior and exterior colors, charging specifications, equipment features, and a basic overview.
Upon selecting a model, you will see the total rental cost (including taxes) after applying multi-day discounts, as well as the complimentary mileage (100 kilometers for every 24 hours rented, with additional mileage charged at NT$5 per kilometer beyond the allotted limit).
Once you’ve confirmed the time and model selection, you can click ‘Book Now’ to proceed. ✅
STEP 3: Enter Reservation Information Next, you’ll need to provide detailed rental information.
This includes basic information (name, email, phone number), pick-up and drop-off addresses, whether you require a child seat, and the use of any coupons or discounts.
・Instructions (Chinese/English)
UDRIVE, the considerate car rental service, offers Tesla tutorial services and an option for ‘English-speaking personnel’ for our foreign friends. When delivering the car, our staff will provide instructions in English.
Please note ⚠️ that regardless of whether you select this option or not, there will be dedicated personnel for electric car instruction. This option should only be selected if you cannot communicate in Chinese.
・Accessories
If you require child seats, you can select them here, with a maximum of 2 seats per person.
・Coupon
If you have a coupon, you can select it at this stage. Please note that coupons cannot be applied after booking.
✈️ For those who are members of ‘Cathay – Asia Miles,’ you can register at this time and enjoy a triple mileage bonus on your first reservation! Earn 1 mile for every $10 spent on rental fees.
STEP 4 Online Signing and Payment UDRIVE simplifies the cumbersome on-site paper signing process. After confirming the car reservation details, you will need to review the online contract and instructions.
If there are no issues, you can proceed to sign and link your payment method. We currently accept payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, and Line Pay.
⚠️ Your signature must match that of the driver. If there is a second driver, please contact our customer service through the official website.
Congratulations! The booking process is now complete 🎊 If you see this screen, it means your reservation was successful!
For first-time car rental customers, please remember to upload your identification and driver’s license for verification. You won’t be able to pick up the car smoothly without successful verification!
On the day of car pickup, a UDRIVE representative will contact you by phone. As long as you arrive at the specified address at the designated time, you will be greeted by a stylish Tesla ✨.
Booking a rental car in Taiwan is a breeze! What are you waiting for? Go ahead and make your reservation now!
UDRIVE specializes in providing Tesla leasing services, and in line with the principles of environmental sustainability and corporate ESG development, we are introducing special offers for corporate short-term/monthly rentals! Not only can you experience the cutting-edge driving sensation of Tesla’s advanced technology, but you can also help businesses build a green image and support ESG sustainable development 🌱
▍Corporate Car Purchase vs Corporate Car Rental
UDRIVE Monthly Rental Plan
Car Purchase
Accounting Handling
✅ Fixed monthly payment for convenience and simplicity
❌ Monthly calculation of loans, insurance, and maintenance costs
Capital Utilization
✅ Avoid large upfront car purchase costs, high flexibility
❌ Low flexibility
Debt Ratio
✅ Monthly burden of rent with a lower ratio
❌ High loan burden with a higher ratio
Maintenance and Repairs
✅ Professional maintenance and repairs handled
❌ Requires self-handling
Deductible Business Tax
✅ Full deduction allowed
❌ No deduction
Deductible Corporate Income Tax
✅ 5% deductible
❌ Subject to deduction limits
▍UDRIVE Corporate Car Rental Preferred Choice
Whether for corporations or individuals, you can now lease Tesla models at highly discounted prices for an extended period. The entire range is available, including Model 3, Model Y, Model X, and Model S.
UDRIVE also offers free maintenance, free charging, as well as discounts on comprehensive insurance and mileage offset. The discount schemes are more than 50% off for short-term rentals, coupled with professional vehicle management to help you effectively control costs!
▍Advantages of Corporate Long-Term Rental
UDRIVE not only focuses on corporate economic benefits but also incorporates ESG (environmental, social, corporate governance) factors, becoming the best partner for long-term corporate development. The introduced Tesla monthly rental plan combines the advantages of electric vehicles and the multiple benefits of corporate long-term leasing, providing you with a more competitive corporate car rental solution.
1. Competitive Pricing
UDRIVE’s monthly rental plan offers reasonable monthly prices, including charging costs, monthly free mileage, comprehensive insurance, etc., allowing you to long-term lease a Tesla at a lower cost.
For example, taking Model 3 as an example, the original price of a new car is around $1,800,000, while the starting price for the monthly rental plan is $51,800.
2. Personal Concierge Service
Vehicle management can be a significant burden for many companies, and UDRIVE provides personalized vehicle management services, including designated pick-up/drop-off locations, vehicle inspections, regular maintenance, etc., eliminating the mundane tasks of managing corporate vehicles.
3. Free Vehicle Maintenance Costs
UDRIVE covers all vehicle maintenance, insurance, and charging costs, not only saving on maintenance expenses but also significantly reducing the depreciation risk when replacing vehicles after purchase.
4. Legal Tax Deductions
The most significant advantage of corporate car rental is that the monthly rent can be fully listed as operating expenses according to the law. 5% business tax can be deducted from the current month’s input tax. UDRIVE is the best partner for your company, making it easy for you to save money ✨
5. Corporate ESG Development
Tesla’s electric vehicles are synonymous with environmental protection. By choosing UDRIVE’s corporate long-term rental plan, your company will make a positive contribution to reducing carbon footprints.
Isn’t this cost-effective monthly rental plan enticing? 😎 Click the button below to inquire about the UDRIVE corporate plan. A dedicated representative will provide you with details and answer all your questions!
Tesla Model S Plaid 擁有驚人的加速度和極速，可說是特斯拉最具代表性的旗艦車款，也是目前市面上最快的量產車之一。先前透過 UDRIVE 租車體驗了新款 Model S 試駕，而近期 UDRIVE 上線了新款 Model S Plaid 車型，讓大家都能嘗試這款零百 2.1 秒的靈魂提取器。
Model S Plaid 有什麼與眾不同之處？
Model S Plaid 跟標準版的 Model S 的外觀沒有太大差異，全黑的車色與 Model S 一樣給人一種低調內斂的感覺。能讓人能一眼分辨之處，大概僅有碳纖維擾流板、紅色煞車卡鉗，以及尾箱上獨特的 Plaid 銘牌。
不過在這個沉穩紳裝外衣之下，隱藏著強大的碳軸轉子三馬達系統，擁有驚人的 1,020 馬力。相對於 Model S 的 3.2 秒的零至百公里加速，Model S Plaid 僅需 2.1 秒，是目前擁有最快加速的量產車。而在 1/4 英里的距離上也達到 9.23 秒、時速 250 公里的出色記錄。
三萬選配的 Yoke 方向盤到底好不好用？
有了上次試駕 Model S 的經驗之後，再次操作 Yoke 方向盤感覺更為上手。儘管如此，駕駛時仍然有一種操作飛機控制桿的感覺，仿佛駕駛著一架陸地上的飛行器。
Model S Plaid 的 17 吋觸控螢幕不僅負責控制導航、音樂、空調等多項功能，現在特斯拉更進一步讓其取代了排檔桿的角色。如果覺得在螢幕上滑動選擇行駛方向不夠直覺，不妨試試「自動移出停車檔」功能，在大部分情境下都能正確判斷車輛應該前進還是後退。僅需踩下煞車和電門就能出發，連排檔的動作都省了。
Model S Plaid 配備了 12.3 吋的數位儀表板，可以顯示速度、電量和導航路線等重要資訊。如此一來，車內的 17 吋觸控螢幕便有餘裕能同時顯示如後方鏡頭、導航和音樂控制等功能，還可以根據使用者偏好自由調整顯示位置。有別於 Model 3 和 Model Y 在觸控螢幕上一次僅能顯示一項功能，若要操作需在不同面板間切換，Model S Plaid 的使用者體驗顯然更加直觀和便捷。
Model S Plaid 的 8 吋後排觸控螢幕除了可以讓後座乘客享受影音娛樂和自主調控空調之外，還能讓右後座的乘客直接調整副駕駛座椅的位置。這一功能猶如為「老闆」設計的專屬按鍵，允許後座乘客不需要前座的幫助，就可以獲得更加寬敞的腿部空間，提供更為舒適的乘車體驗。
狂爆性能與乘坐舒適性竟能兼得？
Model S Plaid 雖然擁有千匹馬力的超跑動力，但卻不伴隨著那樣的震耳欲聾的引擎咆哮。反而，它選擇了主動式的道路噪音降噪技術，再搭配雙層玻璃設計，有效降低車內的低頻噪音。這不僅確保了車內的寧靜，更讓乘客能充分享受 22 組揚聲器、高達 960 瓦的音響系統所營造的沉浸式音效中。
除此之外，Model S Plaid 採用的自適應空氣懸吊系統，不僅提供了卓越的駕駛性能，更重要的是能夠依照駕駛者和乘客的需求，在乘車舒適度與車輛操控性之間取得平衡。特別是在高速公路上，當啟用 Autopilot 自動輔助駕駛功能時，自動調整至舒適阻尼模式，享受平緩且順暢的行車體驗。
煞車踏板跟加速踏板同時踩下去會怎樣？
特斯拉將 Model S 發表會上來賓體驗直線加速時，難以抑制的「快樂表情」捕捉製作成宣傳影片，不僅展示了 Model S Plaid 的極致性能，也成為一種品牌象徵，非常令人印象深刻。當時對於大部分的人來說，能在台灣駕駛體驗 2.1 秒的零百加速似乎是遙不可及的夢想。
啟動「直線競速模式」後，Model S Plaid 會自動調節電池和驅動電機至最佳工作溫度，確保能提供最好的加速性能。不過，值得注意的是，螢幕上的預估完成時間可能略有出入，建議可以提前 10-15 分鐘啟動直線競速模式，當你在場地準備就緒時，Model S Plaid 也完成預熱。
當一切準備就緒後，放開左腳煞車的瞬間，Model S Plaid 就會如火箭般彈出，由於測試場地非長直線賽道，當沉浸於如凍結般的加速快感時，仍需提醒自己不可忘記及時煞車。儘管之前已深度體驗了 Model X Plaid 的直線加速，但 Model S Plaid 給予前所未有的瞬間爆發力量，仍讓心臟跳得更加劇烈。
