Uber Accelerates Shift to Electric Vehicles with New Features and Incentives

The ride-hailing giant is enhancing its platform to support electric vehicle adoption, aiming for a zero-emission future by 2040.

Uber has introduced an 'EV preference' feature, allowing users to opt for fully electric rides in over 40 cities worldwide.
The company is rolling out an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o to help drivers transition to electric vehicles by answering EV-related queries.
Uber is offering incentives such as free home charging kits to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles, especially in regions with lower EV adoption.
CEO Dara Khosrowshahi criticized tariffs on Chinese EVs, arguing they hinder efforts to make electric vehicles more affordable and accessible.
As part of its sustainability push, Uber is launching 'premium EV pop-ups' for riders to experience high-end electric vehicles in select cities.