Uber and EVgo Expand Partnership to Support High-Volume Rideshare Drivers with Fast, Reliable Public Charging
November 09 2021 - 7:15AM
Business Wire
Enhanced partnership encourages mass adoption
of EVs and increases EVgo network utilization
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), a first mover in
fleet electrification and owner and operator of the nation’s
largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs)
and first powered by 100% renewable electricity, today announced an
expansion to its EV charging program for rideshare drivers on
Uber’s platform. With nearly one million rideshare vehicles on the
road, electrification of rideshare provides a significant
opportunity to add high-utilization drivers to EVgo’s network.
Featuring new discounts and benefits for all drivers using Uber,
this expanded initiative builds upon the existing program's success
to ultimately increase access to, and utilization of, EVgo’s
network of over 800 public fast chargers -- helping both companies
further accelerate the adoption of zero-emission transportation at
scale.
Rideshare drivers often charge multiple times per day. A recent
EVgo survey of drivers in the EVgo program, indicates that
approximately 34% of drivers drive 400 to 800 miles each week and
another 47% drive more than 800 miles each week and rely heavily on
public fast charging. Conveniently located in high ridership urban
areas, EVgo's fast chargers enable drivers without access to
at-home charging to charge in between Uber trips.
“Helping drivers go electric remains one of the most important
things we can do as a company,” said Adam Gromis, Head of
Sustainability Policy at Uber. “The enhanced incentives from EVgo’s
program help drivers save money and take another step towards
transforming Uber into a zero emissions platform.”
As part of the expanded EVgo Discount Program with Uber, drivers
are granted access to discounted EVgo accounts and pricing based on
their Uber Pro status. Drivers using Uber -- regardless of status–
will continue to be able to access EVgo’s member rates without any
monthly fees. Drivers with Uber Pro Gold, Platinum, or Diamond
status will unlock even lower EVgo Plus rates, saving up to 30% on
charging costs over EVgo’s standard Pay As You Go rates.*
“EVgo’s ongoing partnership with Uber tackles access to
reliable, affordable and convenient public charging solutions while
simultaneously accelerating the electrification of rideshare
vehicles,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO at EVgo. “We are excited to see more
rideshare drivers making the switch to electric and look forward to
providing fast charging for high volume rideshare drivers and
decarbonizing this growing segment of transportation.”
The enhancement of this program further accelerates Uber’s
initiative to become a fully zero-emission platform by 2030 in the
US. In addition to new charging discounts, EV drivers can also earn
more per trip from Uber, including a dollar more per trip incentive
for fully electric drivers on any product plus $0.50 more when
completing Uber Green trips. Uber Green, is the most widely
available low- or no-emission on-demand ride product in the world,
now available in 100 urban areas across 2 continents. By selecting
Uber Green, riders can support current drivers who use sustainable
modes of transportation as well as Uber’s Green Future Program,
which utilizes Uber Green fees and proceeds to help hundreds of
thousands of rideshare drivers transition to electric vehicles by
2025. Drivers who drive a Tesla will also have access to nearly 600
integrated Tesla connectors at EVgo stations across the U.S.,
enabling them to charge their vehicles without the need for an
adaptor.
For more information around the locations of fast chargers
within EVgo’s charging network, visit www.evgo.com
*Actual savings subject to time of day, location, geography, and
length of charging session
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is the nation’s largest public fast charging
network for electric vehicles, and the first to be powered by 100%
renewable energy. With more than 800 fast charging locations,
EVgo’s owned and operated charging network serves over 68
metropolitan areas across 35 states and more than 300,000 customer
accounts. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on transportation
electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet and rideshare
operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping centers, gas
stations and parking lot operators; and other stakeholders to
deploy advanced charging technology to expand network availability
and make it easier for drivers across the U.S. to enjoy the
benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology first mover,
EVgo works closely with business and government leaders to
accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a reliable
and convenient charging experience close to where drivers live,
work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial
fleet.
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