It has never been a better time to go green
When you choose to drive a fully electric vehicle (EV) on the Uber platform, you may be eligible for the Zero Emissions incentive. Here’s how you can make up to $5,000 extra over a 12-month period.¹
How the Zero Emissions incentive works
From February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, eligible drivers of EVs can get up to $5,000 per 12-month period with the Zero Emissions incentive.
Incentive opportunity
The Zero Emissions incentive has 2 perk opportunities:
- Get an extra $1 on every rideshare trip made in an EV (up to $4,000 over a 12-month period)
- And after your first 1,000 trips in an EV over a 3-month Uber Pro Program Period, get an extra $250. You can get this extra benefit once during each period, which can add up to an additional $1,000 per year over the four periods.¹
The 12-month period for this incentive is from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. This incentive ends on January 31, 2025.
Eligibility requirements
- Drivers who meet the following criteria can receive the Zero Emissions incentive:
- Are qualified to complete rideshare trips with Uber under applicable rideshare regulations Provide rideshare trips in a battery electric vehicle
- Enjoy an Uber Pro status of Diamond or Platinum
If you don’t meet the criteria, check out the Frequently Asked Questions section below to learn how you can become eligible.
It’s easy to go green
Choosing an EV
The ZappyRide EV cost comparison tool compares different electric vehicle models and shows the savings from switching to an EV. It features new and used EVs, different lease or purchase methods, and government purchase rebates available across Canada.
Plan and be flexible
EVs are in high demand, so it may take time to locate a specific vehicle. Joining waiting lists or considering used vehicles may mean faster access to an EV.
Get in an EV tomorrow
The Vehicle Marketplace lists third-party EV rental options available, and is in the Driver app under Account > Vehicles > View Hire Options.
Frequently asked questions
- Am I eligible for the Zero Emissions incentive?
Drivers who meet the following criteria can receive the Zero Emissions incentive:
- Enjoy an Uber Pro loyalty program status of Diamond or Platinum
- Are eligible to complete rideshare trips with Uber under applicable rideshare regulations
- Provide rideshare trips in a battery electric vehicle
- If I don’t qualify now, how can I become qualified?
- If you do not enjoy Uber Pro loyalty program status of Diamond or Platinum, you can learn how to increase and maintain your Uber Pro status here
- If you are an existing delivery person who wants to become eligible for rideshare trips, please visit our driver requirements page.
- If you do not drive an electric vehicle, joining waiting lists or considering used vehicles may mean faster access to an EV. Plus, Uber’s Vehicle Marketplace lists third-party EV rental options to help get in an EV tomorrow (supply dependent). You can find the Vehicle Marketplace in the Driver app under Account > Vehicles > View Hire Options.
- If you want to sign up to drive with Uber, please visit the driver signup page
- What other opportunities exist for EV drivers with Uber?
It’s great to hear that you’re considering an electric vehicle (EV). You can view this page to see how Uber is helping drivers like you go electric.
¹ Only drivers in the Diamond and Platinum Uber Pro tiers with battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles may participate in the Zero Emissions incentive program, excluding drivers enabled to take trips with Uber Black, Uber Black SUV, or Uber Taxi. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are not eligible.
The Zero Emissions incentive program will be valid from February 1, 2024, until January 31, 2025, on rideshare trips and not on delivery trips, but including trips with Uber Connect.
The offer period is the following 12-month period: February 1, 2024–January 31, 2024. During the 12-month period, qualifying drivers can get (a) $1 extra per completed rideshare trip provided with a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) up to a maximum of $4,000 in the 12-month period, and (b) $250 for the first 1,000 rideshare trips with a BEV/FCEV completed within a 3-month Uber Pro Program Period while maintaining Diamond or Platinum Uber Pro status, payable after the end of the Program Period, to a maximum of $1,000 in the 12-month period. The Uber Pro Program and its Program Periods are described in the Uber Pro Terms and Conditions.
Uber reserves the right to withhold or deduct payments that it determines or believes were fraudulent, illegal, in error, or in violation of these terms or the agreement(s) between you and Uber.
Uber is not responsible for the products and/or services offered by other companies, or for the terms and conditions (including financial terms) under which those products and/or services are offered, including third-party offers listed in the Vehicle Marketplace.
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