We’re Powering-Up London
We want to make it easier and more affordable for you to switch to an EV, so we can reach our end of 2025 100% electric vehicle (EV) goal together.
That's why we’ve launched the ‘PowerUp Package’. Find out below how Uber is supporting your EV journey with up to £30,250 in savings available.
Good news! Due to popular demand, we have extended the time you may be able to claim EV Assistance if you are eligible. Previously drivers had until 30th November to claim up to £5,000 towards an EV. Now you can claim up to £3,500 until 31st March 2025!
The PowerUp Package explained:
- Upgrade with £5,000 EV Assistance - Until November 30th!
- For you to claim on new or used fully electric vehicles
- From our partners or from your own provider of choice.
- Add it to your account before 30 November 2024
- If you already have EV Assistance from the Clean Air Plan we'll boost this to £5,000 until November 30, 2024.
- After this time, it will change to £3,500 until March 31, 2025. Eligibility criteria applies.
To be eligible for £5,000 EV Assistance, you must have:
- Completed fewer than 10 EV trips in the 6 months before 21 May 2024 and
- Have an EV added to your account by 30th November 2024.
- Have less than £4,900 in EV Assistance
- Not previously used your EV Assistance to purchase an EV and subsequently switched back to a non-EV
- Full T&Cs here.
- Save up to £15,600 on a BYD EV
Down Small We've increased the discount for Uber drivers through our partner Alan Day!
- Get up to £15.6k off the Comfort eligible BYD Atto
- Or up to £15.4k off the BYD Seal
- Vendor specific terms apply
Rent-To-Buy deals are even better too, with even further savings on VW models from our vehicle partners.
- Save up to £24,500 on selected VW EVs
Down Small We've released new and exclusive discounts for Uber drivers through our partner Alan Day!
- Get up to £24.5k off the Uber Exec eligible VW ID.7
- Or up to £21.7k off the XL eligible (7 seat) VW ID.Buzz
- Vendor specific terms apply
Rent-To-Buy deals are even better too, with even further savings on VW models from our vehicle partners.
- £750 charging credits with bp pulse
Down Small Subscribe to our bp pulse <> Uber offer - with zero subscription fee!
- If you’re one of the first 8,000 active drivers to subscribe, you’ll be eligible for up to £750 of charging credits.
- That’s 3 months of charging credits (up to £250 per month, maximum of £750)
- New sign ups will automatically become eligible when your subscription is active, and your Uber status is validated.
- The moment you subscribe is when your three-month £250 per month credit starts, even if it's before you start your EV adventure. Begin your subscription when you're EV-ready to optimise the use of your credits, as they expire at each billing cycle's end
If you’ve used bp pulse before:
- Subscribed and linked your Uber and bp pulse accounts? Credits will auto-apply to your account after the next billing cycle.
- Uncertain about account linking? Simply reset your password and link your Uber Driver account! Set up your direct debit to complete the subscription.
What if I reach the limit?
- Each monthly £250 credit allowance expires at the end of each billing period it is issued for ie. unused credit will not roll on to the next billing period.
- If you reach your monthly £250 EV charging credit allowance, you will be charged bp pulse’s lowest EV charging rates for the remaining kWh in the month.
- These rates are 27p/kWh for speeds of 7kWh and 49p/kWh for speeds of 50kWh and above.
- These exclusive Uber driver prices are available only after your Direct Debit is setup as part of the subscription process (up to 3 working days), and can only be redeemed when charging using the bp pulse app or with your bp pulse charge card (which arrives by post within 7-10 days)
NOTE: Do not sign up/subscribe to bp pulse outside of the links provided or you will not receive any offer
PowerUp Package benefits once you switch
We're committed to helping you save and earn more once you move into an EV, so we've locked in further rewards to support drivers.
UberGreen
10% higher earnings on Uber Green vs UberX until the end of 2024.
Riders can make a more sustainable choice for the same price as an UberX trip
Central London Fee
Keep the £1.50 Central London Fee on trips that start, end or pass through the congestion charge zone even though you are exempt from paying the daily £15 congestion fee!
Other EV discounts
Up to 39% off EVs with our partners if you need to change or upgrade.
Explore the offers on our Vehicle Marketplace.
UberPro bonus points
For completing Zero-emission trips milestones!
- 150 points for your first EV trip
- 50 points for 150 EV trips per month
- 50 points for 30 Uber Green trips per month
Home Charging
Get home charging discounts from selected partners PodPoint and Wallbox.
Find out more here.
Public Charging
Exclusive discounts on bp pulse charging rates after you utilise the free charging credits.
Find out more here.
Insurance
EV specific insurance just for Uber drivers with DCL.
Find out more here.
There are over 1,000,000 electric vehicles on the roads in the UK which could fill all of Heathrow Airports car parks more than 19 times over!
Hear from EV Drivers
Watch the videos below to find out more about making the switch to EV from experienced EV drivers on Uber.
Driving an EV
Hear from Charlie, a driver on the platform in London, about his experience making the switch to electric.
Youtube FAQ - What do your riders say?
EV Ambassadors Vince and Todor have driven lots of riders in electric vehicles. Watch to find out more about how riders are responding to this new way to travel.
Youtube FAQ - How does driving an EV affect your routine?
Upgrading to an EV and a new type of vehicle can influence your routine. EV Ambassadors Vince and Todor share more about what it's like (spoilers: you get used to it).
Youtube FAQ - What are the running costs for an EV?
There are a series of potential savings on cost when you make the upgrade to an EV. EV Ambassadors Vince and Todor share more from personal experience.
Youtube FAQ - How much is enough range?
When you make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) how far you can travel on a charge - or its range - is an important factor.
How much range you need from an EV is something EV drivers Vince and Todor have plenty of experience with. In the second of a series of EV FAQ videos, they talk about EV range and what can affect it, with years of EV driving experience between them.
Youtube FAQs - How to charge
How to charge your EV – which remains a big question for many drivers thinking about making the switch.
We asked EV Ambassadors Vince and Todor to share their experiences and go through the options that are available.
Youtube
Get expert help and advice
The top range of a Kia Niro EV (the most popular choice for Uber drivers) is 253 miles - that's the same distance as London to Middlesborough!
FAQs: EV Assistance
- How can I see how much Clean Air Plan money I've built up?
Down Small - You will receive an email update each month with the amount of Clean Air Plan money you've built up (tip: search for "EV Assistance" in your inbox).
- Or sign up for an email confirmation within 48 hours through this form - please make sure your email is correct.
- Alternatively, you can write into our Support team via the in-app Help section under Clean Air Plan.
- How do I claim EV Assistance funding?
Down Small If you qualify for our PowerUp package, you’ll have two options for receiving your money.
When it comes to using your EV Assistance, there are two ways in which you can do this:
- EV ClaimBack: when you source your EV yourself.
- Uber Marketplace: when you get an EV from one of our vehicle partners.
EV Claimback: You buy or rent outside of our partnered providers and claim for payment to your own account once you have the EV through the EV ClaimBack form.
How much EV Assistance can I receive with EV ClaimBack? This depends on if you are the named keeper on the V5 (Vehicle Logbook):
- Not named on V5): Receive £300 per month until the EV Assistance is used up (provided you maintain 150 EV trips in the past 8 weeks ).
- Named on V5: The entire amount of EV Assistance is paid directly.
To receive the payment you’ll need to:
- Have an ‘Active’ EV on your Driver account (the same EV you are claiming for); and
- Have 150 trips completed in that EV in the past 8 weeks; and
- Have EV Assistance to claim
Uber Marketplace: You buy through our partnered providers who would then facilitate the payments with Uber. Purchase and rental options include:
- Rental: £300 per month until the total value is used up.
- Rent-To-Buy: Full amount applied over the whole vehicle contract and discounted from each weekly payment
- Cash/Hire Purchase: Full amount applies to deposit contribution - used upfront and in full
What is the eligibility criteria?
- £100 or more in EV Assistance is built up; and
- You have completed 150 trips at the time of their check (in the previous 8 weeks)
- Am I eligible for the £5,000 PowerUp funding to switch to an EV?
Down Small - If you have never received assistance through our Clean Air Plan (CAP) before and are not in an EV, you may qualify for a £5,000 contribution toward an electric vehicle.
- For drivers who have received less than £5,000 through CAP previously, either by renting an electric vehicle or through unused CAP assistance funds, Uber will top up the deficit to the value of £5,000.
- You can check how much EV assistance you have here.
- Drivers who have previously used any portion of their EV Assistance / CAP to purchase an electric vehicle and subsequently reverted to a non-electric vehicle will not meet the eligibility criteria for the £5,000 PowerUp fund.
- What is the deadline to qualify for the £5,000 assistance?
Down Small You must either place an order through the Vehicle Marketplace or submit the EV ClaimBack form by 30th November 2024.
Sourcing your own EV: You must have an active EV on your account and have submitted the EV ClaimBack form by 30th November.
Via our partners: You need to have placed the order and signed the contract by 30th November so that the vehicle partner can lock in your order with Uber directly. Important: You do not need to have taken delivery of the vehicle by 30th November to receive the £5,000.
- How can I lock in the £5k funding by the 30th November deadline?
Down Small There are two ways:
- Through EV ClaimBack: Drivers who add an EV to their account and submit their EV ClaimBack form by 30th November will secure the £5k.
- Through the Vehicle Marketplace: Drivers who place an order with a vendor by 30th November will lock in the £5k.
- What happens if I don’t add an EV to my account by the deadlines?
Down Small If you don't add an EV to your account by 30th November 2024, you won't be eligible for the £5,000 amount. However, you may still be eligible for the £3,500 until 31st March 2025.
- How will the eligibility criteria change for EV Assistance from 1st December 2024?
Down Small From 1st December we are opening the EV Assistance funding up to more drivers.
Starting 1st December 2024, the new eligibility criteria for EV Assistance will be:
- 50 trips or less in an active EV on your account in the 6 months before 1st December 2024;
- Have an EV added to your account by 31st March 2025; and
- Not previously used your EV Assistance to purchase an EV and subsequently switched back to a non-EV
- What if I’ve bought an EV but it hasn’t arrived by 30th November?
Down Small If you’re planning to use EV ClaimBack, your vehicle must be added to your profile by 30th November. If you haven’t added it by then, you won’t be able to claim the full £5,000, but you can still qualify for the £3,500 funding. However, if you’re purchasing through one of our approved vendors, as long as you’ve placed the order by 30th November, you remain eligible.
- Is there a deadline to use the £3,500 of EV Assistance?
Down Small Yes, the £3,500 is available until 31st March, after this time these funds will be reallocated and made available to any London drivers wanting to make the switch to an EV.
- If I’ve already used EV Assistance to buy an EV and switched back to a non-EV, am I eligible?
Down Small - No, drivers who have used EV Assistance to purchase an EV and then switched back to a non-EV are not eligible for additional EV Assistance.
- This is also the case even if you claimed less than £5k on a purchase before May 2024.
- What vehicles can I use EV Assistance on?
Down Small - Both New and Used EVs are eligible for EV assistance.
- You can select EVs from our partnered providers on the Uber Vehicle Marketplace or through a vehicle supplier of your choosing
- Hybrid, petrol and diesel vehicles are not eligible.
- I want to use an Uber deal, when do I need to apply?
Down Small If you plan to use an Uber vehicle deal, be sure to apply and place your order by 30th November to qualify for the full £5,000 funding (signing a contract is an indication this is locked in). After this date, you can still receive £3,500 in funding until 31st March, provided you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Can I use EV Assistance money with any dealer I choose?
Down Small - Yes, you can!
- You can opt to source your EV wherever works best for you, whether that’s through an online car marketplace, via Facebook groups or even from a friend or family member!
- The vehicle can be any age - but it must be fully electric.
- If you source an EV outside of our partnered providers, you can claim for payment to your own account once you have the EV through EV ClaimBack.
- You can find out more through our EV Assistance Blog too.
- When will I receive my EV ClaimBack payment?
Down Small If you have sourced your EV from outside of our list of partners, you can apply to Uber to have this paid to your account directly. Payments are completed on the 10th day of each month (or the next working day). Find out more about the payment cycle here.
What requirements are there for payment?:
- You’ll need to have EV Assistance to claim; and,
- You’ll need an EV on your account; and,
- You’ll need to have completed 150 trips in that EV (in the last 8 weeks) from the date you submit the claim.
How much will I be able to claim?
This depends on your contract type - we check this by looking at if you are named on the V5 logbook or not.
- Not named on the logbook: £300 per month until EV Assistance is used up; or
- Named on logbook: Entire EV Assistance amount paid to your Uber account.
When will I know what I am getting?
- You will be notified of your eligibility by email within 24 hours of submitting the EV ClaimBack form.
- If you are ineligible, we’ll also explain how this may be able to change.
Payment types:
- Rental: £300 per month until EV Assistance is used up; or
- Rent-to-buy: £300 per month until EV Assistance is used up; or
- Cash or hire purchase: Entire EV Assistance amount paid to your Uber account.
Is there anything else I should know?
- You only need to submit the form once - you won’t need to re-apply each time.
- If you are opted out of marketing communications, you will not receive eligibility updates.
Check your EV Assistance here.
Have an EV? Submit an EV ClaimBack form here.
- Can I claim EV Assistance as cash?
Down Small - No, EV Assistance cannot be claimed as cash.
- You can claim EV Assistance from Uber directly if you source an EV yourself by submitting an EV ClaimBack form. If you are eligible, EV Assistance will be transferred directly to your Uber account.
FAQs: Learning more
- Where can I find out more about upgrading to an EV?
Down Small - Join our free online zoom webinar featuring the Uber EV team and experienced Uber EV drivers. They'll share experiences and advice, discuss EV savings and answer your questions - live! Sign up here.
- Taking a test drive can be a great way to experience EVs. Our partners free test drives can be booked here.
- You can also sign up to speak to an EV Expert here.
- What are GoElectric sessions?
Down Small GoElectric Info sessions – held as online webinars – are hosted by Uber and joined by current EV drivers sharing their experiences. Sessions cover:
- How much you could save by driving an EV
- Which EV models are popular on Uber
- How the PowerUp Package works
- Using EV Assistance
- Q&A with Uber drivers who drive an EV
To sign up for the next session, click here.
- Where can I test drive an electric vehicle?
Down Small Taking a test drive can be a great way to experience EVs. Our partners free test drives can be booked here.
- How can I see how much Clean Air Plan money I've built up?
Down Small - You will receive an email update each month with the amount of Clean Air Plan money you've built up (tip: search for "EV Assistance" in your inbox).
- Or sign up for an email confirmation within 48 hours through this form - please make sure your email is correct.
- Alternatively, you can write into our Support team via the in-app Help section under Clean Air Plan.
FAQs: General Clean Air Plan
- How can I see how much Clean Air Plan money I've built up?
Down Small - You will receive an email update each month with the amount of Clean Air Plan money you've built up (tip: search for "EV Assistance" in your inbox).
- Or sign up for an email confirmation within 48 hours through this form - please make sure your email is correct.
- Alternatively, you can write into our Support team via the in-app Help section under Clean Air Plan.
- When will the Clean Air Plan expand to other UK cities?
Down Small The Clean Air Plan is designed to help tackle some of the key challenges drivers face in upgrading to cleaner vehicles. The plan is only available to drivers in London, but we're excited to help support progress towards a cleaner future for how we move around UK cities, so look out for more information from us.
- What is the tax impact of the Clean Air Plan for a driver?
Down Small - When drivers claim EV assistance, this is likely to be treated as additional income and subject to income tax. Please seek advice from your tax advisor.
- If you are a Fleet Partner and are ready to claim EV assistance through one of the Clean Air Plan approved dealers, get in touch with Uber through the app to find out how.
FAQs: EV offers
- Will I be eligible for the BYD electric vehicle discounts?
Down Small - The BYD discounts are open to all EV and non-EV drivers across the UK. You must be an active driver with access to the Uber app and there is no minimum trip requirement.
- Your credit rating and finance history may impact your ability to obtain the full discount. Enquire directly with our partner Alan Day or see their T&Cs here.
- Will I be eligible for the Volkswagen vehicle discounts?
Down Small - The Volkswagen discounts are open to all EV and non-EV drivers across the UK. You must be an active driver with access to the Uber app and there is no minimum trip requirement.
- Your credit rating and finance history may impact your ability to obtain the full discount. Enquire directly with our partner Alan Day or see their T&Cs here.
- How long do the Toyota bZ4X discounts last?
Down Small - There is limited availability on the Toyota-PowerUp offer with this level of discount.
- Prices will rise once they're snapped up, so act fast! There are limited numbers left, you’ll need to secure your order with Toyota through their dedicated Uber portal.
- Don't worry if you miss out - we'll still have great savings on this model once the limit is reached, but we encourage you to act fast to get the highest discount!
FAQs: bp pulse offer
- Will I be eligible for free bp pulse charging and how long will this last?
Down Small We’re offering bp pulse subscribers 3 months of charging credits (up to £250 per month, maximum of £750) through the PowerUp Package.
- Subscribed and linked your Uber and bp pulse accounts? Credits will auto-apply to your account after the next billing cycle.
- Uncertain about account linking? Simply reset your password and link your Uber Driver account! Set up your direct debit to complete the subscription.
- Never used bp pulse before? Sign up here and subscribe to receive the offer.
NOTE: Do not sign up/subscribe to bp pulse outside of the links provided or you will not receive any offer
- How do I sign up to the bp pulse offer if I am not already subscribed?
Down Small Simply subscribe to bp pulse <> Uber offer - zero subscription fee here.
If you’re one of the first 8,000 active drivers to subscribe, you’ll be eligible for up to £750 of charging credits.
Drivers who sign up and subscribe to bp pulse for the first time will become eligible for for three consecutive billing cycles of £250 EV charging credit when their:
- Subscription is setup
- Direct Debit mandate is confirmed (typically within 3 working days), and
- Their Uber driver account is linked to their bp pulse account.
Note you must be an Active driver ie. able to Go Online and take trips at the point of linking your account to be eligible.
- Your three-month £250 per month credit begins the moment you subscribe, even before you start your EV adventure. Begin your subscription when you're EV-ready to optimize the use of your credits, as they expire at each billing cycle's end.
NOTE: Do not sign up/subscribe to bp pulse outside of the links provided or you will not receive any offer
- What if I reach the £250 monthly limit for charging credits?
Down Small - Each monthly £250 credit allowance expires at the end of each billing period it is issued for ie. unused credit will not roll on to the next billing period.
- If you reach your monthly £250 EV charging credit allowance, you will be charged bp pulse’s lowest EV charging rates for the remaining kWh in the month. These rates are 27p/kWh for speeds of 7kWh and 49p/kWh for speeds of 50kWh and above.
- These exclusive Uber driver prices are available only when charging with your bp pulse card (which arrives by post 7-10 days after you sign up) or the bp pulse app.
- When does the bp pulse offer run out?
Down Small - There are only a limited number of new subscribers who will be eligible for this offer. Switch to an EV and sign up today so you don’t miss out! T&Cs Apply.
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