The future is electric, and it’s gaining speed on Uber ⚡

Over the past five years, we’ve become the most widely-available platform for EV rides in the world, with Uber drivers going electric up to 5x faster than the average motorist in the US, Canada, and Europe. Today, there are over 200,000 EV drivers on our platform globally taking millions of zero-emissions trips. And one in four riders say their first-ever EV ride was on Uber.

We want to keep the momentum going, which is why we’re announcing electrification updates for both riders and drivers:  

⚡Uber Green to Uber Electric⚡

Earlier this year we took a big step, making Uber Green 100% electric in the U.S. Today, it’s time for the name to match the progress. Uber Green is now called Uber Electric, making it even easier for riders everywhere to take emissions-free rides.

To celebrate this milestone, riders can get 20% off (up to $8) their next Electric ride with code GOELECTRIC20, valid for 7 days.

🚗‘Go Electric’ grants for drivers 🚗

We are launching new ‘Go Electric’ grants, giving drivers $4,000 to switch to an EV. Grants are available for both new and used EV for divers in New York City, California, Colorado, and Massachusetts. 

Additionally, Uber drivers nationwide will also receive $1,000 with any EV purchased through TrueCar.

🔋Battery-aware matching expansion 🔋

We’re expanding battery aware matching (BAM) to now include major EV manufacturers like Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, and we’re launching the feature in 25 countries across Europe, Canada and the US.

This is one of the most requested features among Uber’s EV drivers, and it ensures that drivers are only matched with trips their current battery range can complete.

Uber Electric is another step in our journey toward a cleaner, more connected future, making all-electric trips the easy choice. Of course, we can’t get there alone, and progress will continue to depend on collective action and partnership across the industry.