EVgo and Lyft Launch New Partnership to Accelerate Rideshare Electrification Nationwide
December 13 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Drivers on the Lyft platform can enjoy
discounted charging on the rapidly expanding EVgo fast charging
network
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), one of the nation’s largest public
fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced
the launch of a new EV charging discount program for rideshare
drivers on the Lyft platform. This expansion of EVgo and Lyft’s
collaboration demonstrates the companies’ shared commitment to
achieving mass EV adoption and increases access to convenient fast
charging infrastructure for rideshare drivers.
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“Electrifying our transportation network is a critical component
in fighting climate change. We know many drivers on Lyft want to
switch to EVs, which is why we’re focused on addressing the biggest
barriers they face in transitioning: upfront costs and access to
affordable charging. This expanded partnership with EVgo is an
important step in addressing the second barrier and part of a suite
of new offerings to support drivers in switching to an EV on Lyft,”
said Paul Augustine, Lyft’s Director of Sustainability.
Starting this week, drivers on the Lyft platform will be able to
enroll in the new program with EVgo via the Lyft Driver app. Once
enrolled, drivers in certain markets with Lyft Gold and Platinum
status can save up to 45% on session costs over EVgo’s standard Pay
As You Go rates.* In addition, drivers with Lyft will enjoy waived
monthly fees at EVgo’s more than 850 fast charging locations
nationwide.
“The number of rideshare drivers in the U.S. has climbed above
one million, with many millions more Americans taking advantage of
ridesharing services every day.** Accelerating the transition of
rideshare vehicles to electric is a critical piece of
transportation electrification in this country. Drivers with Lyft
are uniquely positioned to benefit from EV use as well as be
champions for electrification in the communities they serve,” said
Cathy Zoi, CEO at EVgo. “We appreciate this new partnership with
Lyft and look forward to helping all drivers on the Lyft platform
save on fast charging with EVgo and get back on the road
quickly.”
EVgo’s expanded partnership with Lyft aims to reduce emissions
from the transportation sector by providing rideshare drivers with
increased opportunities and incentives to adopt EVs. The new EV
charging discount program with Lyft arrives shortly after recent
enhancements to the EVgo network, including the availability of
EVgo Autocharge+, which enables drivers to initiate a charging
session by simply plugging in. Tesla drivers with the CCS Combo 1
Adapter can take advantage of Autocharge+, as well as access fast
charging – up to 250kW – at many EVgo DC fast charging
stations.
Electric rideshare drivers rely on public charging
infrastructure to recharge on the go. A 2019 study from EVgo found
that rideshare drivers typically drive 3-7x more miles than the
average EV owner, leading some drivers to charge multiple times per
day. As a result, urban charging solutions play a vital role in
helping drivers make the transition to EVs -- and today, Lyft is
leading by example on electric and hybrid vehicle adoption, with
vehicles on its network being approximately 22% more fuel efficient
than the U.S. on average.
For additional details about the charging discount program for
drivers with Lyft, click here. For more information around the
locations of EV chargers within the EVgo charging network, visit
www.evgo.com.
*Actual savings vary by time of use, location, and length of
charging session. Lyft is not responsible for the products and/or
services offered by other companies, or for the terms and
conditions (including financial terms) under which those products
and/or services are offered.
**
https://www.ridester.com/how-many-uber-drivers-are-there/#Uber_Driver_vs_Lyft_Driver_Count
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in charging solutions, building
and operating the infrastructure and tools needed to expedite the
mass adoption of electric vehicles for individual drivers,
rideshare and commercial fleets, and businesses. Since its founding
in 2010, EVgo has led the way to a cleaner transportation future
and its network has been powered by 100% renewable energy since
2019 through renewable energy certificates. As one of the nation’s
largest public fast charging networks, EVgo’s owned and operated
charging network features over 850 fast charging locations –
currently serving over 60 metropolitan areas across more than 30
states – and continues to add more DC fast charging locations
through EVgo eXtend™, its white label service offering. EVgo is
accelerating transportation electrification through partnerships
with automakers, fleet and rideshare operators, retail hosts such
as grocery stores, shopping centers, and gas stations, policy
leaders, and other organizations. With a rapidly growing network,
robust software products and unique service offerings for drivers
and partners including EVgo Optima™, EVgo Inside™, EVgo Rewards™,
and Autocharge+, EVgo enables world-class charging experience where
drivers live, work, travel and play.
About Lyft
Lyft was founded in 2012 and is one of the largest
transportation networks in the United States and Canada. As the
world shifts to transportation-as-a-service, Lyft is at the
forefront of this massive societal change. Our transportation
network brings together rideshare, bikes, scooters, car rentals,
transit and vehicle services all in one app. We are singularly
driven by our mission: to improve people’s lives with the world’s
best transportation.
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