Driving Uber Electric
The future is electric. Over the past 5 years, we’ve become the most widely available platform for EV rides in the world.
Experience the benefits of EVs
Access to exclusive trips
With an EV, you can drive Uber Electric and Uber Comfort Electric,¹ helping you make the most of your earning opportunities.
Lower running costs
Reduce your overall driving costs with lower maintenance expenses and big savings on fuel compared to petrol or diesel.
Superior experience
Provide a higher-quality, premium ride that's quieter and smoother for your passengers.
Start driving an EV for less
Make the most of incentives and discounts to help make your electric vehicle more affordable.
Help with buying EVs
Platinum and Diamond drivers who switch to an EV and complete 100 eligible trips by 31 December 2026 can qualify for Uber’s $4,000 Go Electric incentive.¹
Used vehicles from TrueCar
Get $1,000 when you let us know you've bought an EV and complete 100 trips in the vehicle with Uber. Browse available new and used vehicles from local Certified Dealers.
Local and State incentives
Enter your postcode into the Zappy tool to instantly discover state-level grants and local incentives that can lower your upfront costs even further.
Rental programs
Get flexible monthly or weekly EV rental options through partners like Hertz to start driving electric without locking yourself into a long-term commitment.
Deals to help keep everyday EV costs down
Reduce your daily running costs and keep more of your earnings with exclusive discounts on home and fast charging.
Save on rapid charging
Access more than 1,200 fast-charging locations nationwide. Drivers with Uber Pro Gold, Platinum, and Diamond status currently save up to 45% on EVgo's standard rates.³
Drive more, stress less
Smart charging features in the Uber Driver app are designed to help you make the most of your time on the road and ease any worries about your range.
Live charging map
Use the Uber app to find nearby charging stations with real-time availability and plug types, filtered for your vehicle’s needs.
Battery-aware matching
Connect your EV with the Uber app to get ride requests that your current battery level can handle (on eligible vehicles).
Smart charging alerts
Get in-app notifications with tips on the best time to plug in, helping you stay efficient and on the go.
Choosing an EV
3 important numbers when looking for an EV:
1. Price
Of course it’s important to compare the EV options available to you for your budget. More and more EVs are coming onto the market, increasing the options available and giving you more choice in selecting the right next car for you.
2. Range
A typical driver on the app could expect to cover 160-210 kilometres in a day.* The 'range' or distance an EV can cover before needing to recharge is given in kilometres, and largely determined by the size of its battery. So a fully charged 40kWh battery can average around 225 kilometres per charge, whereas a 62kWh battery can average around 354 kilometres per charge.
3. Charging speed
How long it takes to charge an EV will be influenced by two main factors: the size of your battery and the charger's speed. The rate an EV can take in electricity from a charger is measured in kilowatts (kW).
A typical 50kW charger can recharge a 64kWh battery from 10% to 80% in 63 minutes, or a larger 77kWh battery the same amount in 71 minutes.**
A third factor that can affect how quickly your EV charges up is the technology in the car itself — its charging hardware and software. Depending on the model, this can mean larger batteries charge even more quickly than smaller ones.
For example, more powerful 175kW public chargers could recharge a 64kWh battery from 10% to 80% in 44 minutes but only take 33 minutes for a larger 77kWh battery in the right model. These more powerful public chargers, if available, are typically more common outside of city centres.
Helping you go electric
Drivers like you are leading the way towards a greener future, and Uber is committed to supporting you. We know there’s a long way to go here, but together we can accelerate EV adoption in Australia. Here are some of the steps to supercharge your journey:
Be one of the first 750 eligible driver-partners in Australia to upload a Polestar 2 or Tesla Model Y to the Uber platform and take at least one Uber trip using that vehicle, to enjoy a 50% reduction on Uber’s Service Fee until 30 June 2025, helping you earn more on trips. The eligible vehicles must be rented-to-own via our Vehicles Solutions partner Splend to apply for this offer, and can be found on our Vehicle Marketplace.
The Service Fee reduction is capped at:
- $6,000 per financial year (1 July – 30 June) for driver-partners who rent-to-own a Polestar 2 from Splend in Sydney only (maximum 500 spots available); and
- $3,500 per financial year (1 July – 30 June) for driver-partners who rent-to-own a Tesla Model Y from Splend (maximum 250 spots available).
Hurry as there are limited slots available in each program!
The 2022 federal election demonstrated that Australians want action on climate and sustainability. We want to work with the government, vehicle manufacturers and key stakeholders in the industry to accelerate the rate of EV adoption across Australia, so that together we can create a more sustainable future.
The Australian government has a guide on EV benefits and incentives. Find out more here.
Find out more about the actions we’re taking for a greener future from Uber Australia General Manager, Dom Taylor.
Vehicle Discounts and Offers
If you’re thinking about making the switch, check out some of our partner's EV offerings here:
NSW drivers can now rent-to-own the Polestar 2 EV from Splend. Enjoy the EV experience and earn more with Uber’s reduced Service Fee for driver-partners who drive a full battery EV.
Uber drivers can now rent an electric vehicle from Europcar at competitive rates. Europcar features the Tesla Y as well as other EV’s Why electric? Save on fuel, reduce emissions and earn more with Uber’s reduced service fee for driver-partners who drive a full battery EV. EV’s qualify for the newly launched Uber Green, Tesla’s also qualify for UberX.
Uber Pro members in Australia can now enjoy up to 20% off EV home chargers offered by EVSE (see your unique referral code in the Uber Driver App). With a home charger, EV drivers no longer have to worry about range anxiety and can enjoy the comfort of at-home charging.
Uber Pro members in Australia can now enjoy up to 8c/kWh off rapid EV charging with bp pulse (see more details in the Uber driver app).
¹ Availability may differ depending on the market. Some products or offers may be provided by a third party, and you may need to agree to that third party's terms. Uber isn't responsible for third-party products or offers.
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