MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. and
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Uber (NYSE:
UBER), a global mobility and delivery platform, and Wallbox
N.V. (NYSE: WBX), a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV)
charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced
a strategic partnership to simplify the transition to EVs
for Bay Area ride share drivers using Uber.
The partnership between Uber and Wallbox is part of Uber's
recent commitment to becoming a 100% zero-emissions mobility
platform in the US, Canada and Europe by 2030.
Since 80% of EV charging happens at home, the intent of this
partnership is to provide drivers using Uber with an easy-to-use
and affordable one-stop shop for home charging solutions. As part
of the partnership, Wallbox will offer drivers with Uber a
discounted package for a Wallbox
charger, seamless installation and the option to finance
the package.
Aside from its proximity to both Uber's HQ and Wallbox's
North American HQ, the Bay Area was chosen for the pilot program as
the majority of properties in the area are conducive to home
charging, and the area is seeing a rise in the uptake of EVs. If
the pilot proves successful, the partnership will be rolled out to
other regions in the US, Canada
and globally.
Wallbox's worldwide best-selling charger, Pulsar Plus, became an
Amazon US Best Seller in just a few months. Pulsar Plus is the
smallest smart home EV charger in the U.S., and is compatible with
all EVs, including Teslas and can be installed in homes,
apartments, and other multi-unit dwellings.
"Demand for EVs is rapidly increasing here in the US. To
help accelerate the transition to more sustainable transportation,
we need to continue to make charging accessible," said Douglas Alfaro, General Manager for Wallbox
North America. "Uber is a tech company at the heart of transport
here in California, so it was
natural for us to team up with them to give drivers using the
platform access to smart at-home solutions."
"Climate is a team sport and Uber is committed to doing our part
to expedite the transition to zero-emissions mobility," said Uber
SVP of Mobility and Business Operations Andrew Macdonald. "Making electric vehicle
charging solutions available at scale is essential to achieving our
goals and we are excited to partner with Wallbox on this
mission."
About Wallbox Chargers
Wallbox is a global company,
dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy in the electric
vehicle industry. Wallbox creates smart charging systems that
combine innovative technology with outstanding design and manage
the communication between vehicle, grid, building and charger.
Wallbox offers a complete portfolio of charging and energy
management solutions for residential, semi-public and public use in
more than 60 countries. Founded in 2015, with headquarters in
Barcelona, Wallbox's mission is to
facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles today to make more
sustainable use of energy tomorrow. The company employs over 500
people in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
For additional information, please visit www.wallbox.com.
Wallbox PR Contact:
Colleen
Robar
313-207-5960
crobar@robarpr.com
Wallbox IR Contact:
Eduardo
Royes
WallboxIR@icrinc.com
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