Uber has teamed up with Octopus Energy to help make electric driving more affordable for its drivers. The first Uber 1,000 drivers who switch to the Intelligent Octopus
Uber has teamed up with Octopus Energy to help make electric driving more affordable for its drivers.
The first Uber 1,000 drivers who switch to the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff will receive a free home Ohme ePod charger worth £900 – saving drivers nearly £1m collectively.
In addition, drivers using Intelligent Octopus Go can save more than £700 a year on fuel costs compared to fossil-fuelled cars, while those already driving electric can save over £400 compared to a standard variable tariff.
Drivers also get an 8% discount on public charging through the Octopus Electroverse network, which delivers access to over 36,000 charge points across the country.
The move supports Uber’s commitment to go fully electric in London. The UK capital is already Uber’s top location worldwide for electric miles, with about 40% of miles powered by electrons.
Uber drivers are already switching to EVs five times quicker than the general public, according to the firm’s figures and the new partnership helps cut their running costs further while also slashing emissions.
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, chief product and marketing officer at Octopus Energy, said: “Uber drivers spend more time in their cars than anyone else, so no one knows better what’s good to drive and cheaper to run.
“With over a third of Uber drivers already feeling the benefits of EVs, we’re making it even easier for more drivers to go electric. By offering a smart charging tech bundle that does the hard work for them, Uber drivers can get real savings, and offer customers a smoother ride and next level service.”
Andrew Brem, general manager of Uber UK, said: “Uber drivers are leading the way in switching to EVs, embracing cleaner vehicles much faster than the general public. But one of the biggest barriers they continue to face is access to affordable and reliable charging.
“This partnership with Octopus helps tackle that, making it easier for more drivers to go electric across the UK.”
Uber drivers can register their interest through the Octopus Energy website at the following link.
