Uber will lease Tesla and Polestar cars to its drivers in Europe

Now in the footsteps of America Uber drivers in Europe will be able to rent cars from Tesla and Polestar. The mobile company will expand its agreement with Hertz to offer 25,000 electric vehicles to European cities by 2025. The decision is part of Uber’s commitment to become a zero-emissions platform by 2030.

European expansion starts this month in London, where Heartz Europe is headquartered. Later, expand to Paris, Amsterdam and other capitals during this year. The program will allow Uber drivers to rent a Tesla or Polestar for a weekly fee if they meet certain requirements.

Although the collaboration with Hertz began with 100,000 Tesla Model 3 units, Uber will expand its catalog in Europe and offer a wide range of suitable electric vehicles. The company mentioned “cars from Tesla and Polestar” in a press release without specifying the models, although it is known to be Model 3, Model Y and Polestar 2.

To access the program, a driver must have a minimum rating of 4.85 stars and a minimum of 150 completed trips. Details about the cost of renting in Europe are unknown, although in the US they charge $ 334 per week for a Tesla Model 3.

Uber wants to offer ‘100 percent’ electric rides by 2030

Since the launch of the program at the end of 2021, almost 50,000 drivers rented a Tesla. The company said it has already made more than 24 million all-electric rides. Traveled 420 million kilometers. Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, said the agreement with Hertz will accelerate the transition to zero emissions by helping partners reduce operating costs and transit by cleaning up urban transportation.

Climate change is the most pressing global issue that we must all tackle together; now is the time to speed up. Our goal is to be an all-electric platform across Europe by 2030.

In 2020, the company launched the Uber Green program, allowing apply for an electric or hybrid car in some cities from USA, Canada and Europe. such a journey more expensive for the end user, since an extra dollar is charged on the cost of an internal combustion vehicle. However, the driver receives a bonus of up to $1.5 depending on whether the trip was made in a hybrid or all-electric vehicle.

The company needs to improve its strategy if it wants to leave combustion vehicles behind.

Uber plans to become a zero-emissions platform by 2030, though the process may be more difficult than it sounds. The Tesla and Polestar offer only applies to those who decide to rent an electric car. Company does not provide support to its drivers in changing from an internal combustion vehicle to an electric onealthough the company said it is working with companies such as General Motors, Renault and Nissan to offer attractive deals to drivers.

In any case, the future belongs to electricity in Europe. Parliament, the Council and the European Commission have agreed to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035. The measure is the first in a package of regulations aiming to achieve a 100 percent reduction in emissions from the Old Continent by 2050. While automakers like Ford and Volkswagen have jumped in the boat, others like Ferrari or Lamborghini will get the green light to continue making cars with internal combustion engines.