Uber Clean Air Plan: £5000 EV Grant for Drivers in London
Uber introduced a Clean Air Plan in 2019 to reduce air pollution in London. Drivers who meet eligibility criteria can benefit from Uber Clean Air EV Assistance. This policy helps drivers spend less when renting or buying a car for ride-hailing with Uber.
In May 2024, Uber introduced a new plan, the PowerUp Package. It offers new benefits for Uber drivers, helping them switch to EVs for relatively less money.
Here, we will discuss the answers to the common questions asked by PCO drivers so you can shift to EVs easily.
About the Uber PowerUp Package
Uber PowerUp Package encourages drivers to switch to EVs. See what the package offers:
1. Up to £5,000 for non-EV Drivers
Uber made it more affordable for you to switch to an electric vehicle. You will receive financial assistance for up to £5,000 to switch to EV easily.
Example: For instance, if you already got £2,200 with Uber EV Assistance, you could get an additional £2,800 from Uber to switch to EV easily.
2. Exclusive Discounts on Kia Niro EV & Kia EV6
Uber gives special offers on Kia Niro EV and Kia EV6. You can get £13,000 for a Kia Niro EV and £17,000 for a Kia EV6. You can enjoy even better discounts if you go for rent-to-buy. Get detailed information here.
3. Free Charging Credits for Early Birds
Active drivers can get £250 to £750 of charging credits divided over 3 months if they subscribe early and fall among the first 8,000 subscribers. It’s like getting free charging of worth £250 for 3 months.
How to Qualify?
- Become a subscriber to bp pulse.
- Your Uber driver status should be active.
- Link your Uber driver and bp pulse accounts.
How it Works?
Your free charging credit offer starts once your subscription becomes active.
INSIDER TIP: Subscribe when you are ready to use the offer because it expires at the end of each month.
Who is Eligible for £5,000 Uber Grant?
You must meet the following criteria to benefit from the £5,000 Uber EV Grant.
- Your rides with EVs before May 21, 2024, should be less than 10. You must add an EV to your Uber account by November 30, 2024.
- The amount you have received from EV Assistance should be less than £4,900.
- You didn’t benefit from EV Assistance to rent an EV and then switched back to a non-EV car.
Can You Build Up New EV Assistance?
Unfortunately, you can’t benefit from EV Assistance after Uber’s new policy. Uber has stopped adding funds to drivers’ accounts from May 2024.
However, there are still some other benefits for existing Uber drivers who want to switch to EVs.
1. Use Existing Funds to Buy EVs
If you have already received Uber Clean Air funds, you can use this amount to switch to an electric car.
Relatively High Earning with Uber Green
You are eligible for Uber Green if you buy a fully electric car. It helps you earn 10% more than UberX rides.
How to Use EV Assistance for PCO Car Hire?
You can save up to £300 on an EV rental plan by using your EV Assistance money to lower the rental cost for a 4-weeks when you hire a PCO EV. It is like getting a discount on rental plans for a month.
EXPERT ADVICE: Use your EV Assistance funds smartly to benefit from this amount throughout your rental period.
If your Uber EV grant runs out, you will pay weekly until your contract ends. So, rent an EV wisely with your “EV Assistance Funds” to enjoy a discount on your weekly payment throughout your rental journey.
How to Use EV Assistance on Rent to Buy?
Firstly, the option is only available for fully electric PCO cars in London. If you have accumulated EV Assistance fund, you can use this amount to reduce your weekly payments for rent-to-buy. It is like using your savings to make your further payments easy.
Remember: You can’t use the saved amount for a down payment. It is only useable when you want to cut down your weekly payment.
What’s the Expiry Date to Use Saved EV Assistance Amount?
You can use the funds to switch to EVs till March 31, 2025. If you don’t use these funds by then, Uber will transfer the amount to drivers who want to switch to electric vehicles.
Which PCO Cars Can Benefit from EV Assistance Offer?
- Fully electric cars that are PCO-licenced
- Hybrids and plug-in hybrids don’t qualify for this discount
PRO TIP: Check the list of eligible EVs on Uber’s website.
How Can You Determine How Much EV Assistance Funds You Have?
Uber send you an email for your EV Assistance funds monthly. You can check your email to know how much money you have in your account.
If you can’t find the email, you can check your funds through the Uber driver app. Go to the Help section and contact the Uber Support team to ask how much EV Assistance funds you have accumulated.
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