{"id":15014,"date":"2022-02-09T11:01:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T16:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=15014"},"modified":"2022-02-09T11:01:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T16:01:18","slug":"plugn-drive-partners-with-uber-canada-to-help-drivers-switch-to-evs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=15014","title":{"rendered":"PLUG’N DRIVE PARTNERS WITH UBER CANADA TO HELP DRIVERS SWITCH TO EVS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toronto, ON<\/strong> \u2013 Today Plug\u2019n Drive<\/strong> is announcing a partnership with Uber Canada<\/strong>, the largest mobility platform in the world, to help its drivers go electric.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent survey of drivers on the Uber platform in Canada, Uber found that 71% are interested in switching to an EV. This is significant as we know that these drivers drive more than the average person, meaning every one that switches to an EV has an outsized impact in terms of putting green kilometres on our streets. But we also know that it can be challenging for drivers to make a big decision like transitioning to EV.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why Uber has partnered with Plug\u2019n Drive, a non-profit committed to accelerating EV adoption. Plug\u2019n Drive will create and offer webinars as well as host test drive opportunities for drivers \u2013 both ride sharing and delivery. This will give drivers the opportunity to learn about the total cost of owning an EV and the benefits of making the switch from gas to electric.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to consider the total cost of ownership, especially when your vehicle is your livelihood\u201d said Cara Clairman, President and CEO of Plug\u2019n Drive. \u201cWe know that EVs are cheaper to drive and better for the environment, but everyone\u2019s situation is different. This program will help educate drivers on how much money they can save as well as how much they can reduce their carbon footprint by switching to an EV.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs the largest mobility platform in the world, we know that our impact goes beyond our technology,\u201d said Laura Miller, Head of Policy and Communications for Uber Canada. \u201cWe\u2019ve made a commitment to operate a zero-emission platform globally by 2040, and in Canadian cities with supportive policies\u2014like Montreal and Vancouver\u2014by 2030. One of the ways we are going to achieve this is by helping drivers on the Uber platform go electric. That\u2019s why we are excited to partner with Plug\u2019n Drive to help drivers on the Uber platform make the switch.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Facts about EVs and drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n