Choosing the right powered access for your sector
If you are planning work in a clean zone, city centre, or enclosed environment, your choice of MEWP hire can significantly impact productivity, compliance, and sustainability. Electric and hybrid machines are now widely used across various industries, including construction, facilities management, retail fit-outs, and film production. However, which is best for your project?
Electric MEWPs: Low noise, zero emissions
Electric machines are ideal for:
- Facilities teams working in hospitals or schools
- Retail fit-outs where space is limited and noise must be minimal
- Film and TV crews needing clean, quiet operation
- Warehousing and distribution during live operations
You’ll find electric options across our MEWP hire fleet, especially in our range of scissor lift hire models. With zero emissions, compact design and non-marking tyres, they’re suited for safe, efficient indoor use.
Hybrid MEWPs: Maximum flexibility across sectors
Hybrid machines combine diesel and battery power, making them ideal for:
- Construction sites that require flexible indoor-outdoor access
- Airports and transport hubs needing longer outreach
- Public sector sites with strict site rules and access limitations
Hybrid MEWPs are great for busy, changing sites where you need to cover all bases without swapping machines.
Still deciding? Consider this:
- Indoor only? → Choose electric
- Need to travel between internal and external areas? → Go hybrid
- Working on a sustainability-led project? → Both are excellent options
AFI Rentals has a fleet that’s over 70% electric or hybrid. We work with clients across education, healthcare, logistics and construction to match the right solution to the job.
Explore our MEWP hire range.
Hire Using Your AFI Online Account – We make the hiring process seamless with a user-friendly online account system. By creating an AFI Online Account, you can access a streamlined booking process to get a quote, accept a quote and hire MEWPs quickly and efficiently. The online portal offers real-time availability, enabling you to select and reserve equipment conveniently. You can also manage your bookings, track your rental history, and place hire orders online, simplifying the administrative aspects of MEWP hire.
Our online services include access to detailed equipment information, operator training courses, and safety guidance, ensuring you are well-prepared for your project. The online platform also provides maintenance and inspection reports, giving you peace of mind that the equipment is in optimal condition. To explore these features, visit the AFI Online Services page.
Hire Online, See Instant Rates - Our booking system gives you two simple options, Weekly Hire or 20 Days and Above (with special discounted rates). Simply select your hire dates online, and the system will automatically display the best available rate- no phone calls required!
Benefits of Hire & Off-hire Online - AFI-Rentals will offset 200% of the emissions associated with the delivery of every machine. When you off-hire a machine online, we’ll also offset 100% of the emissions generated during its collection. By investing in renewable energy offset programmes, We are committed to not only reducing our environmental impact, but also leading the way for a greener future.
