The ride-hailing giant wants 100% of the rides on its platform to be made in electric vehicles, micro-mobility, or public transport by 2040. Its partnership with BP will initially focus on markets including Europe, and the U.S., with other countries like Australia and New Zealand to follow.
BP currently has 22,000 charging points around the world operating in ten countries. It is looking to establish 100,000 charge points worldwide by 2030. With thedeal, BP will offer unique deals to drivers on the Uber platform that are tailored to each market and will provide incentives for them to charge at BP Pulse stations.
“Drivers on Uber’s platform need great value access to the fast, reliable charging infrastructure we’re building as they make the switch to electric,” BP Pulse chief executive Richard Bartlett said. “We’re investing billions of dollars worldwide in high-speed EV charging, digital products and services, and large scale bp pulse Gigahubs that will help commercial customers eliminate tailpipe emissions.