Uber and BYD have announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America.
The partnership is expected to expand across the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand aiming to bring down the total cost of EV ownership for Uber drivers, accelerating the uptake of EVs on the Uber platform globally.
The two companies have also hinted at possible future collaboration on future BYD autonomous-capable vehicles to be deployed on the Uber platform.
“As the largest global agreement of its kind, we’re thrilled about the benefits this partnership will deliver for drivers, riders, and cities,” said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber.
“When an Uber driver makes the switch to an EV, they can deliver up to four times the emissions benefits compared to a regular motorist, simply because they are on the road more. Many riders also tell us their first experience with an EV is on an Uber trip, and we’re excited to help demonstrate the benefits of EVs to more people around the world.”
Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD and CEO of BYD Americas, also commented, “This collaboration marks a new era in the electrification of urban mobility, and we look forward to seeing our cutting-edge EVs become a common sight on the streets of cities worldwide.”
