Uber Green goes ‘only EVs’ in Australia in 2025.
The industry-leading ridesharing service provider, Uber, is committed to go green by 2040. In its pursuit of reaching the ‘Zero Emissions’ goal, Uber has decided to pull all hybrid vehicles off of the Uber Green services.
Uber Green services currently provide electrified vehicles which include strong hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). However, recently, at the Uber Go-Get Zero event in London, UK, Uber announced that they will be going fully green in 40+ markets from 2025 including Australia, France and various cities in the United States of America like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
“While we’ve made significant progress in electrifying our platform – on average, there are more than 25,000 rides happening in an EV each day – now is the time to speed up, not slow down, in helping riders and driver partners make the switch,” said Emma Foley, managing director of Uber Australia and New Zealand.
After starting with second-hand Nissan Leaf EVs for Uber drivers and delivery personnel in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Uber and its partners are expanding their used EV marketplace for the expected rise in demand. Included in the expansion is the coverage of the financing program to soon include over 20 additional electric vehicle models, such as the MG 4, Kia EV6, and Volvo EX30, providing drivers with more eco-friendly options to choose from. Another partnership will allow Uber workers across Australia to purchase or lease EVs from brands like Polestar, MG and Tesla.
Within the app as well, Uber showcased some of the new sections that will help drivers learn more about the benefits of switching to Uber Green with a battery electric vehicle, as well as integrating a map showing chargers where various partnerships will offer further savings through discounts.
Looking beyond the emission targets
Uber is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) for several compelling reasons that go beyond eco-conscience. Often passengers riding in an EV report higher satisfaction due to the vehicles' enhanced safety features, advanced technology, and smoother, quieter ride. This positive experience translates into higher tips for drivers, as customers appreciate the cleaner and more modern feel of EVs.
For drivers, the benefits go beyond customer satisfaction. EVs are significantly more cost-efficient, as they save on fuel expenses and reduce maintenance costs over time. Given that Uber aims to have similar rates for Uber Green as Uber X, it is expected to attract a large volume of riders looking for cost-efficient commutes thus creating significant demand for the drivers as well. Drivers who switch to EVs typically notice a marked decrease in their day-to-day operating costs over a period of a few years, allowing them to keep more of their earnings.
Additionally, Uber drivers are transitioning to EVs much faster than the average motorist. This is largely due to the fact that these vehicles will tend to cover longer distances in a shorter period of time, thus rewarding the benefits of lower running costs sooner to recover the higher purchase price. This shift aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and create a more sustainable future, further incentivising both drivers and riders to embrace electric vehicles.
Currently, Zero-emission rides are available in 32 countries and with this announcement, Australia is to follow suit. This proves to be another great opportunity to invest in EVs if you’re looking to outsource them for ride-sharing services essentially bringing you get returns and benefits.
The industry-leading ridesharing service provider, Uber, is committed to go green by 2040. In its pursuit of reaching the ‘Zero Emissions’ goal, Uber has decided to pull all hybrid vehicles off of the Uber Green services.
Uber Green services currently provide electrified vehicles which include strong hybrids (HEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). However, recently, at the Uber Go-Get Zero event in London, UK, Uber announced that they will be going fully green in 40+ markets from 2025 including Australia, France and various cities in the United States of America like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
“While we’ve made significant progress in electrifying our platform – on average, there are more than 25,000 rides happening in an EV each day – now is the time to speed up, not slow down, in helping riders and driver partners make the switch,” said Emma Foley, managing director of Uber Australia and New Zealand.
After starting with second-hand Nissan Leaf EVs for Uber drivers and delivery personnel in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Uber and its partners are expanding their used EV marketplace for the expected rise in demand. Included in the expansion is the coverage of the financing program to soon include over 20 additional electric vehicle models, such as the MG 4, Kia EV6, and Volvo EX30, providing drivers with more eco-friendly options to choose from. Another partnership will allow Uber workers across Australia to purchase or lease EVs from brands like Polestar, MG and Tesla.
Within the app as well, Uber showcased some of the new sections that will help drivers learn more about the benefits of switching to Uber Green with a battery electric vehicle, as well as integrating a map showing chargers where various partnerships will offer further savings through discounts.
Looking beyond the emission targets
Uber is expanding its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) for several compelling reasons that go beyond eco-conscience. Often passengers riding in an EV report higher satisfaction due to the vehicles' enhanced safety features, advanced technology, and smoother, quieter ride. This positive experience translates into higher tips for drivers, as customers appreciate the cleaner and more modern feel of EVs.
For drivers, the benefits go beyond customer satisfaction. EVs are significantly more cost-efficient, as they save on fuel expenses and reduce maintenance costs over time. Given that Uber aims to have similar rates for Uber Green as Uber X, it is expected to attract a large volume of riders looking for cost-efficient commutes thus creating significant demand for the drivers as well. Drivers who switch to EVs typically notice a marked decrease in their day-to-day operating costs over a period of a few years, allowing them to keep more of their earnings.
Additionally, Uber drivers are transitioning to EVs much faster than the average motorist. This is largely due to the fact that these vehicles will tend to cover longer distances in a shorter period of time, thus rewarding the benefits of lower running costs sooner to recover the higher purchase price. This shift aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and create a more sustainable future, further incentivising both drivers and riders to embrace electric vehicles.
Currently, Zero-emission rides are available in 32 countries and with this announcement, Australia is to follow suit. This proves to be another great opportunity to invest in EVs if you’re looking to outsource them for ride-sharing services essentially bringing you get returns and benefits.
