Well, he’s an ex-CEO of Ford, so, cut him some slack. ;^)
The Engineering Explained guy has been driving EVs for a few years now, along with any other hot cars that tickle his fancy, and he points out that they are ideal commuter vehicles, and that an EV-only family wanting to take a vacation by car would be better off renting an ICE vehicle.
This Hertz move makes sense because most car rentals are not for that latter purpose, but for visitors to cities, which is why car rental places tend to be located next to airports.
Exactly what I believe I said :)
Electric is a niche commuter vehicle and no doubt for most rental car uses a commuter vehicle is fine.
We will see if 25% is the right number for them.