Together on the road to zero emissions
Uber changed the way the world moves. And we’re committed to changing the way the world moves forward. That’s why we’re committed to becoming a zero-emission mobility platform by 2040. By 2030, we aim to be emissions free in major European cities. Goals that can only be achieved by working together.
Why go electric?
There are lots of reasons to make the switch to an electric vehicle, also known as an EV.
Revenue Boost
To help with your transition to driving an EV, we will be offering you a reduced service fee..
This represents a 5% reduction on all Uber trips taken on a battery electric vehicle.
Talk to your employer to find out more details about the reduction and your payout.
EV technology
EV technology makes for a great ride. Drivers who’ve made the switch say their new EVs are comfortable and easy to maintain, and that their riders also love the quieter, smoother trips.
Better for your city
Driving EVs helps reduce emissions, lower air pollution levels making your city a healthier place for everyone
Making charging work for you
EV drivers charge using either public or home chargers, or a combination of the two.
Public chargers can come in a variety of types and speeds. As you prepare to make the switch to EV, it’s worth researching the public charging options near to you and for example if you need to become a subscriber to use them.
Having a charging station available at your employer’s place of business can make the charging experience more convenient and affordable for you.
If you're fortunate enough to be able to charge easily at your employer’s place of business, getting a 64kWh battery from absolute 0 to 100% could take 10 hours 30 minutes with a home charger installed, or 12 hours 15 minutes with a 77kWh battery.
We are also working to make finding chargers easier for you to simplify your charging experience.
For easy charging station information, check out this resource that shows you available spots and pricing information (when available).
Berlin: Uber Partners are able to charge their vehicles for free at the Safedriver charging hub in Berlin at this location:
Parkplatz Gropius-Bau 030 254860
We have 2 rapid chargers available at this central location for your convenience.
Available offers
As a driver there is also the following offer from your local authority:
- The “E-license plate” includes:
- Less/no fees on public parking lots. e.g. free parking in Hamburg, Stuttgart and Dortmund
- Free charging at charging stations, e.g. in Bochum, Dortmund and Mainz
- Electric cars in the bus lane are allowed with these license plates, e.g. on routes in Düsseldorf, Dortmund and Karlsruhe
Contact your local municipality to learn more about location-specific benefits.
The requirements are as follows: - You drive a battery electric vehicle or fuel cell car
- For plug-in hybrid vehicles:
(a) Emissions less than 50g CO2 per kilometer driven
(b) Alternatively, the vehicle can drive at least 40 km with the electric drive alone
You can get more information and the registration application from your local registration office.
*Based on analysis for London included in the SPARK report (2020)
**Representative examples based on a Kia e-Niro 64 kWh with 7.2 kW on-board charger and a 80 kW DC charger, and a Skoda Enyaq iV 80 with 7.4 kW on-board charger and a 135 kW DC charger with data from ev-database.org
Company