Uber Technologies said on Tuesday that electric vehicle (EV) prices are no longer the primary barrier for its drivers, with the number of EVs on its platform reaching 230,000 globally. However, the company warned that a lack of home charging infrastructure continues to hinder broader EV adoption among its ride-hailing operators.
The findings come from Uber’s first large-scale EV survey in several years, reflecting significant momentum in EV deployment. Uber said that 60% of its total EV fleet growth occurred between the first quarter of 2024 and the first quarter of 2025.
“Drivers are telling us price is no longer the biggest concern. The real issue now is charging—specifically, access to reliable and convenient home charging,” said Rebecca Tinucci, Uber’s head of electrification and a former Tesla executive.
According to Uber, only about one-third of its U.S. drivers can charge at home. The challenge is even more pronounced in the UK and Netherlands, where just 27% and 13% of drivers, respectively, have home-charging access.
In response, Uber is expanding support for public charging. The company recently launched a partnership that will assist 55,000 drivers in the U.S. and UK with improved access to charging infrastructure. It is also working on a planning tool to help cities identify where new chargers would have the greatest impact.
Uber has previously invested directly in EV infrastructure, including $6.73 million for 700 chargers in London in 2022. The project saw strong results, with some locations reporting double the average national utilization rate.
Source: Bloomberg