BP and Uber recently announced a global partnership aimed at incentivizing Uber drivers to transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
The partnership will provide deals to encourage Uber drivers to use the BP Pulse EV charging network which has approximately 22,000 charging points in 10 countries, a recent report from The Driven said. The bespoke charging deals will vary and be tailored by country. The partnership will advance Uber's goal of transitioning its entire fleet to fully electric cars with zero emissions in the U.S., Canada and Europe by 2030 and across the rest of the world by 2040.
The deal, described as an industry first by BP and Uber, will initially focus on key markets including Europe, the U.S. and the U.K., with other countries to follow.
Christopher Hook, Uber’s global head of Sustainability, said that the company aims to provide the cleanest platform “because it’s the right thing for consumers, our cities and our business.”
The partnership with Uber is a significant milestone for BP in its efforts to promote the transition to a low-carbon future. The deal also highlights the increasing importance of partnerships between the transportation and energy sectors.
“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,” BP CEO Richard Bartlett said, according to The Driven. Bartlett also noted that the partnership with Uber is a significant step toward achieving BP's goal of providing sustainable and accessible EV charging solutions.
BP’s research and development efforts in the field of EV charging solutions have been significant, and the company has been at the forefront of the energy transition. The partnership with Uber is a testament to BP's commitment to providing accessible and sustainable EV charging solutions to customers worldwide. The deal will provide a platform for BP and Uber to explore further collaborations and partnerships in the future, which will contribute to the advancement of the energy transition.