Uber announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber platform, and will expand to include markets across the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Uber has the widely available on-demand EV network in the world, and BYD is a globally available in EV production. By working together, the companies aim to bring down the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally, and introducing millions of riders to greener rides.
To support drivers going electric, the companies’ joint efforts may also include discounts on charging, vehicle maintenance, or insurance, as well as financing and lease offers, based on what works best for drivers in a given market.
The two companies will also collaborate on future BYD autonomous-capable vehicles to be deployed on the Uber platform.