Hertz will be the first major rental fleet that will be offering a fully electric vehicle when it adds the Nissan Leaf as part of its regular fleet. Hertz will start offering the vehicle in certain markets in the US and Europe beginning early next year.

Nissan and the car rental agency has signed a memorandum of understanding that will have Hertz design a roll-out program for the Leaf shortly after its fall 2010 public on sale date.

“The partnership with Nissan seals Hertz’s commitment to green-car rentals and firmly demonstrates our mission to advancing zero-emission mobility on a global scale,” said Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and CEO. “With unique solutions like the Hertz Green Collection already available to our customers, we believe in continuously providing innovative mobility solutions to sustain the growing demand for eco-travel,” he added.

Hertz is currently offering a variety of hybrid vehicles in its lineup.