Uber has reportedly partnered with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to introduce 100,000 EVs into its global fleet.
The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles among Uber drivers by offering incentives such as discounts for maintenance, charging, financing and leasing.
The program will start in Europe and Latin America, with plans to expand to the Middle East, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
The partnership comes at an important time as global EV sales slow and Chinese manufacturers face rising tariffs in key markets such as the United States and the European Union.
By partnering with Uber, BYD can expand its reach globally while mitigating the impact of these tariffs.
The deal also includes upgrading BYD's self-driving technology to Uber's platform.
BYD is rapidly expanding its production facilities outside of China, with new factories in Turkey, Thailand and Hungary, increasing its global production capacity.
This partnership with Uber not only strengthens BYD's global presence but also supports Uber's transition to a more sustainable system, marking an important step towards greener mobility worldwide.
