Uber is collaborating with Tesla to encourage its drivers in the United States to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), aiming for zero emissions in U.S. and Canadian cities by 2030. This initiative includes exclusive incentives for Uber drivers to purchase Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y, in addition to existing federal tax credits. “We know […]
Summary: Tesla drivers can now connect their vehicles to the Uber app. The new feature allows Uber to assign trips according to drivers’ remaining battery range. Uber drivers can take advantage of the new integration to ensure they don’t get any trips during which they’ll have to stop for a charge. Tesla owners driving their […]
Vancouver, BC, Canada, has seen a significant surge in Tesla vehicles operating as Uber cabs, thanks to a strong electric vehicle (EV) push and unique programs from both the company and the government. In the last two months, most of the Uber rides in Vancouver were facilitated by electric vehicles, predominantly Tesla. This trend reflects […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a proposal on Thursday to make Uber and Lyft go all-electric by 2030, which could affect up to 100,000 ride-hailed vehicles, according to The Verge. Senior director of policy at Uber Josh Gold added that the goal was shared by Uber, even lauding New York for the proposal. […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in consumer popularity, so too are they becoming a more common option in rentals and ridesharing throughout the U.S., even expanding to one city outside the country’s borders. Uber’s Comfort Electric EV ridesharing program is rolling out across the U.S. and making its debut in Canada, explained the company […]
According to Uber, drivers in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver can now rent Tesla vehicles on a weekly basis. The first Tesla fleet will become available this summer, part of Hertz’s plan to get 50,000 Tesla cars for Uber to rent by 2023. “As we continue towards Uber’s zero-emissions goal, our partnership with Hertz reflects the […]
Drivers for ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft chose Tesla 186 percent more often in May year-over-year, saying the EVs were more profitable amidst high gas prices, according to a report from Bloomberg. One California-based driver, Heidi Barnes, 34, rented a Tesla Model 3 from Hertz for a month through a deal with Uber, after […]
Uber announced on Tuesday over 15,000 of its drivers have signed up to rent Tesla vehicles through a previously announced partnership with Hertz. The ride-sharing company says this is the “largest-ever expansion” of EVs in North America on a mobility platform, plus over 5 million Tesla rides have occurred driving over 40 million miles, since […]
Uber today announced new products and features, that also included numerous electric vehicle related news. New is Uber Comfort Electric, which lets customers tap a button to request a ride in a “premium electric vehicle,” starting with Tesla and Polestar vehicles. “It’s as simple as tap a button and request a ride in a premium […]
Back in October, Hertz announced a deal with Tesla to buy a fleet of 100,000 Model 3 vehicles, and shortly afterwards, the rental car company shared its plans to rent its newly-purchased Tesla vehicles to Uber drivers. Now, on New Year’s Day, 2022, Uber sent an email to its drivers to say, “rent a Tesla […]
After Uber announced a deal with Hertz to allow its ride-hailing drivers to rent Tesla vehicles in the United States, a similar plan involving Elon Musk’s company has reached London, England, in the United Kingdom, reports Reuters. On Wednesday, Uber drivers in London will be able to buy or lease a Tesla, part of the […]
Earlier this week, Hertz announced plans to purchase 100,000 Tesla vehicles in a $4.2 billion USD deal, which are set to deliver by the end of 2022 – and the company’s head said that number could still grow. Hertz Interim CEO Mark Fields said on Wednesday that Uber drivers who rent a Tesla from Hertz […]
After announcing it ordered 100,000 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicles for its rental fleet, Hertz has now partnered with Uber in a new deal for ridesharing drivers. Uber announced on Wednesday Hertz will offer up to 50,000 of its Tesla fleet exclusively for its drivers to rent by 2023, in the United States. “This is […]
Self-driving technologies are a hot topic right now, as we see Tesla owners using the Full Self-Driving beta more regularly than ever. However, other companies still have yet to solidify plans for autonomous driving systems, or may just be purchasing their foot in the door to the market. On Monday, Uber announced that it has […]
A swift move to sustainable transportation would not only be prudent and timely, but it is also well-underway. And with a brand new lobbying group working to push the world forward towards zero-emissions cars, the move may happen even faster than previously expected. A number of companies including Tesla, Uber, Rivian, and Lucid Motors have […]
