Uber strikes new deals to boost EV charging access for drivers and couriers in major US and European cities

    • C40 and Uber plan to improve EV charging access for over 55,000 drivers in London in the UK, and Boston and Phoenix in the US
    • New deal with leading global e-mobility solutions provider Vmoto to help thousands of couriers access discounted e-mopeds to across Europe.
    • Uber is also launching a new tool to help cities identify neighbourhoods where EV charging is needed most. 

London, UK (23 June 2025) – With access to charging overtaking vehicle cost as the number one barrier preventing drivers from going electric, Uber & C40 Cities have agreed to an international partnership to help cities significantly boost access to charging infrastructure.

The C40 programme will work across three cities – London, Boston and Phoenix – to facilitate the uptake of EVs by high-mileage drivers. It is projected to benefit over 55,000 Uber drivers who currently lack access to affordable and convenient charging, through technical support, research, and policy advocacy.

Uber has surveyed drivers since 2021 on their willingness to switch to an EV. For the first time since this survey began, access to charging has become the top issue preventing drivers in the US and UK from going electric, overtaking the cost of EVs. 

A new deal with Vmoto will help thousands of couriers access discounted e-mopeds across Europe. Uber and Vmoto will also collaborate on London’s first battery-swap pilot for electric mopeds in London in Q3 2025.

Uber is also launching the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Estimator (EVIE) tool, giving cities access to projected future demand for EV charging from Uber drivers. With charging access a top barrier to EV adoption for drivers, the EVIE tool will support infrastructure planning in cities, helping identify ‘charging deserts’ where installations are most needed.

The initial rollout for the tool includes 40 cities around the world, giving municipal and utility officials the ability to pinpoint, down to less than a square kilometre, where public chargers should be installed to help more high mileage drivers go electric. With professional drivers delivering up to four times the emission savings compared to regular motorists, using this tool can help cities deliver oversized climate impacts in their communities.

For example, across the 40 cities now available in EVIE, Uber analysis shows that we need  more than 10,000 public fast-chargers and 270,000 home chargers to meet the demand from Uber drivers going electric. A majority of these chargers will need to be installed in areas where EV infrastructure has been historically lacking, including higher density urban areas, airports, and areas designated as economic opportunity zones. Areas of high demand include neighbourhoods like Hounslow and Wembley in London, Maryvale and Eastlake Park in Phoenix and Dorchester in Boston.

As part of the partnership, C40 and Uber will work to unlock the policies needed to increase the charging available to high mileage drivers, supporting at least 55,000 drivers in the target cities and potentially thousands more in surrounding regions and cities. 

This follows Uber’s £5 million investment in charging infrastructure across three London boroughs with large populations of ride-share drivers. The latest utilisation data from these chargers in Newham shows usage over double the national average – demonstrating the benefit of building EV chargers in previously underserved locations. 

Rebecca Tinucci, Global Head of Sustainability, Uber, said: “Uber is committed to an all-electric future. With the right charging infrastructure in place, drivers can earn more, deliver a better rider experience and help tackle air pollution.  We’re proud to partner with C40 and city leaders to help unlock EV infrastructure where it is most needed. Reliable, accessible charging will help accelerate economic opportunity for thousands of drivers and create healthier communities in the process.”  

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40 Cities, said: “In London, we want to bring everyone along on the journey to clean air and sustainable travel. Whether it’s our emergency services, taxis, private hire, delivery vans, or any of the other essential transport moving through the city daily, we know that increasing the number of zero emission vehicles will result in cleaner air and less emissions. As Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40, I look forward to working with Uber to support essential drivers to access charging where they need it most.”

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Vice-Chair of C40, said, “In Phoenix, we’re building a clean energy economy in which economic activity and sustainability go hand-in-hand. It’s crucial that everyone, including our private sector partners, have access to opportunities to reduce emissions. As residents, ride-share, and commercial drivers increasingly switch to electric vehicles, ensuring access to charging infrastructure is essential to making sure these low-carbon cars are an option for all who want them. I am pleased to welcome this project to Phoenix and accelerate our work to reduce emissions for a healthier city.”

Mark Watts, Executive Director at C40, said: “C40 is proud to be working with Uber to support London, Boston and Phoenix in ramping up access to charging services for high-mileage vehicles. Ensuring that charging infrastructure is accessible means people living in cities can reap the benefits in terms of cleaner air and quieter streets, while making it easier for the highest-mileage drivers to switch to electric which will make a significant contribution to cutting carbon emissions in our cities.”

Uber strikes charging deals for couriers

Uber today announced an international partnership with leading global e-mobility solutions provider Vmoto to help accelerate the transition of couriers to zero-emission vehicles. Through partnerships like this, Uber Eats is aiming to help transition more than 100,000 motorbike couriers to electric options across seven European markets by 2030.

Supplier partners will be offering exclusive discounts on vehicles as well as maintenance and charging services which could save couriers hundreds of pounds or euros on the upfront cost of renting or purchasing Vmoto e-mopeds. E-mopeds will be made available via partners like Zenion, Zoomo and Ride Today. Discounted e-mopeds will be available to rental partners and couriers in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Lisbon, London, Madrid, and Paris. 

Uber and Vmoto will collaborate on London’s first battery-swap pilot for electric mopeds in London in Q3 2025. This new model allows couriers to quickly exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones at dedicated swap stations, dramatically extending vehicle range without the downtime or infrastructure challenges of home charging.