Uber is stepping up efforts to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption among its drivers and couriers through new partnerships aimed at expanding charging access and offering electric two-wheel transport options. The ride-hailing giant announced collaborations with C40 Cities and electric mobility firm Vmoto, targeting key metropolitan areas in the UK, US, and Europe.
Through its agreement with C40 Cities, a network of global city mayors focused on climate action, Uber will work to improve EV infrastructure for up to 55,000 high-mileage Uber drivers in London, Boston, and Phoenix. The partnership will focus on data analysis, policy engagement, and technical support rather than installing charging stations directly. Uber says it will identify underserved urban areas—so-called “charging deserts”—using its newly launched Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Estimator (EVIE), a mapping tool designed to help city and utility officials plan public charger deployment with sub-kilometre precision.
“Reliable, accessible charging will help accelerate economic opportunity for thousands of drivers and create healthier communities in the process,” said Rebecca Tinucci, Uber’s Global Head of Sustainability. Uber’s own driver surveys highlight inadequate access to charging as the top barrier to EV adoption, particularly in high-density urban areas like Wembley and Hounslow in London, Dorchester in Boston, and Eastlake Park in Phoenix.
The new effort follows a £5 million investment by Uber in EV charging infrastructure in three London boroughs with a high concentration of drivers. The EVIE tool is currently deployed in 40 cities and will serve as a core element of Uber’s infrastructure expansion strategy in the selected regions.
In a separate move, Uber has signed a partnership with Vmoto to help its courier workforce transition to electric motorbikes and e-mopeds. The programme will offer discounts, hire-purchase options, and favorable maintenance and charging packages for couriers operating in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Lisbon, London, Madrid, and Paris. As part of the agreement, Uber and Vmoto will also launch London’s first battery-swap pilot for e-mopeds in the third quarter of 2025. The scheme will allow couriers to exchange depleted batteries at swap stations, minimising downtime compared to traditional charging.
C40 Cities’ leadership played a role in shaping the initiative, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan serving as co-chair and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego as vice-chair of the global network. Both cities are among the pilot locations for the new EV infrastructure push.