Transportation network (car call) company Uber will order Tesla electric vehicles! Recently, the US-based car rental company Hertz announced that it will acquire 100 thousand Tesla. announced that they will be able to lease Tesla Model 3 in the USA and Europe until the end of 2022. The company stated that customers are increasingly interested in electric vehicles.
After the statement of Hertz, which fell like a bomb on the agenda, a statement came from Uber. The ride-hailing company announced that it is working with Hertz for Tesla’s vehicles.
Uber switches to Tesla vehicles
According to the news of The Verge, the ride-hailing company wants to add 50,000 electric vehicles to its structure by 2030. While the effects of global warming are progressing rapidly, environmental protection organizations are putting zero emission pressure on governments and companies. This is the main reason why many automakers and vehicle companies are turning to electric cars instead of gas.
The California auto market has set rules for ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft that require 90 percent of their fleets to be electrified by 2030. Meanwhile, Uber and Hertz have already been working together on this type of program since 2016.
Starting November 1, Uber drivers living in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Washington will be able to rent a Tesla Model 3 through Hertz for $334 a week, including maintenance and insurance. The joint program of the two companies will expand nationwide in the coming weeks.
However, for $334 per week, Uber may have trouble attracting drivers to the program. However, it is certain that drivers will benefit from fuel savings and less maintenance. In addition, drivers who drive hybrid or electric vehicles receive an additional 50 cents per trip. In addition, drivers who use electric vehicles with batteries earn an extra $1.50.
Initially, drivers will need to have at least a 4.7 star rating to qualify for a Tesla rental. They must also have traveled at least 150 times. Meanwhile, drivers will have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network to charge the vehicle, as well as discounts at EVgo charging stations.
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