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    Uber and BYD partner to bring EVs to the global ride-hailing market

    By j.zhang@btw.mediaAugust 1, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Uber and Chinese automaker BYD have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce 100,000 new electric vehicles, starting in Europe and Latin America.
    • The partnership offers drivers accessible pricing, financing, maintenance and charging discounts, and integrates BYD vehicles with self-driving technology.

    OUR TAKE
    Uber’s partnership with BYD to introduce 100,000 electric vehicles globally is a major step towards sustainability. This collaboration enhances EV accessibility, sets a new industry standard, and pressures competitors. Integrating self-driving tech with BYD’s EVs further highlights Uber’s commitment to an autonomous, emission-free future.
    –Jasmine Zhang, BTW reporter

    What happened

    Uber and Chinese automaker BYD announced a multi-year partnership to bring 100,000 new electric vehicles to the ride-hailing platform globally.

    Starting in Europe and Latin America, the partnership will offer drivers accessible pricing and financing for BYD’s electric vehicles (EVs), expanding to the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Uber and BYD will also provide discounts on vehicle maintenance, charging, financing, and leasing to support the transition to electric vehicles.

    The companies plan to integrate BYD’s vehicles with self-driving technologies on the ride-hailing platform. Uber aims to be emission-free in U.S. and Canadian cities by 2030.

    Also read: China’s BYD surpasses Tesla in the Singapore and Southeast Asia EV market

    Also read: EV giant BYD secures $1B plant deal in Turkey

    Why it’s important

    Uber’s new partnership with BYD will put 100,000 electric cars on the road worldwide in a strategic leap towards a greener future, showcasing Uber’s commitment to sustainability.

    As climate change concerns escalate, the demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions is critical. By making EVs more accessible through competitive pricing and financing, Uber and BYD are breaking down barriers to EV adoption. This partnership could set a new standard for the industry, pressuring competitors like Tesla to innovate and maintain their market position.

    Moreover, integrating BYD’s EVs with self-driving technology hints at Uber’s broader vision for an autonomous, emission-free future. This collaboration underscores the transformative potential of strategic partnerships in accelerating the shift towards sustainable transportation, making Uber not just a ride-hailing service, but a leader in the fight against climate change.

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    j.zhang@btw.media

    Jasmine Zhang is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in AI and Fintech. She graduated from Kunming University of Science and Technology. Send tips to j.zhang@btw.media.

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