{"id":38192,"date":"2022-12-13T10:49:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T15:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38192"},"modified":"2022-12-13T10:49:02","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T15:49:02","slug":"lyft-rolls-out-new-incentives-to-encourage-electric-vehicle-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38192","title":{"rendered":"Lyft rolls out a suite of incentives to encourage electric vehicle adoption among drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ride-share giant Lyft<\/a> announced new incentives to encourage drivers to switch to electric vehicles with additional earnings opportunities and discounts on charging. <\/p>\n

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Lyft\u2019s new offerings for electric vehicles<\/h2>\n

Transitioning to electric vehicles in the ride-share industry is crucial. According to studies, ride-hailing trips can result in significantly higher pollution rates at times. For example, a Carnegie Mellon study<\/a> found that on a per-trip basis, greenhouse gas emissions from ride-hailing can be about 20% higher than if you took your own car. <\/p>\n

In an effort to reduce its carbon emissions and help drive the transition to zero-emissions transportation, Lyft announced in June 2020<\/a> its goal of having 100% electric vehicles on the road by 2030. <\/p>\n

However, having a goal of 100% sustainable transportation and actually getting drivers into EVs are two different missions. Paul Augustine, Lyft\u2019s director of sustainability, said:<\/p>\n

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We know many drivers on Lyft want to switch to EVs, which is why we\u2019re focused on addressing the biggest barriers they face in transitioning: upfront costs and access to charging. These offerings are the latest in many steps we are taking to support drivers in switching to an EV on Lyft.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To make it easier for drivers to switch to EVs, Lyft announced <\/a>a new \u201csuite of offerings,\u201d including new earnings incentives and charging discounts. <\/p>\n

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  • Earnings incentive<\/strong>: Drivers (only in California) can earn up to $150 extra per week by giving 50 rides in their electric vehicles. Earnings bonuses can be kept week after week until they hit $8,100. <\/li>\n
  • Fast charging discounts<\/strong>: A new partnership with EVgo<\/a> will give drivers a discount (up to 45% off) on charging when they link their Lyft account. <\/li>\n
  • Cashback for charging<\/strong>: Drivers can earn up to 7% cashback on public charging with the company\u2019s Lyft Direct card.<\/li>\n
  • Home charging discounts<\/strong>: Another new partnership with Wallbox<\/a> allows for a Lyft-specific discount on Level 2 home charger hardware.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In addition, Lyft is working with its partners to add thousands of new electric vehicles from top automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, Ford, Polestar, and more for its rental program next year.<\/p>\n

    Drivers looking to make the switch to EVs can visit Lyft\u2019s new education website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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