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Uber and BYD Partner to Launch 100,000 EVs Globally

The multi-year deal aims to reduce costs for Uber drivers and introduce autonomous-capable vehicles.

  • The partnership will initially focus on Europe and Latin America, expanding to other regions later.
  • Drivers will receive discounts on vehicle pricing, financing, maintenance, and charging.
  • BYD and Uber plan to integrate self-driving technologies into the Uber platform.
  • The deal excludes the US due to high tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.
  • BYD is expanding its global footprint with new factories in Turkey, Hungary, and Mexico.
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