Is Uber Green Now Uber Electric?

Yes — in the UK, Uber has rebranded its "Uber Green" service to "Uber Electric," aligning with its goal of achieving a fully electric fleet in London by 2025. This transition reflects Uber's commitment to sustainability and cleaner air in urban areas.

What Is Uber Electric?

Uber Electric is Uber's fully electric ride option, available throughout Greater London. When you select this option in the Uber app, you're guaranteed a ride in a 100% electric vehicle — no hybrids, petrol, or diesel cars. This service is designed to offer a quieter, smoother, and more environmentally friendly ride, all at the same price as a regular UberX trip.

Globally, Uber has become one of the most widely-available platforms for EV rides, with over 200,000 electric vehicle drivers taking millions of zero-emissions trips. Remarkably, one in four riders say their first-ever EV ride was on Uber.

What Does This Mean for Riders?

• Sustainability: By choosing Uber Electric, you're contributing to reducing emissions and improving air quality in London.

• Cost: The fare for Uber Electric is the same as UberX, making it an affordable option for eco-conscious riders.

• Availability: Uber Electric is available throughout Greater London, ensuring that more riders have access to zero-emission rides.

• Simplified Choice: The rebrand from “Green” to “Electric” makes it clear that these rides are fully electric, not hybrids, helping riders make environmentally friendly choices easily.

What Does This Mean for Drivers?

For drivers, Uber Electric offers several benefits:

• Incentives: Uber supports drivers transitioning to electric vehicles with exclusive offers and discounts.

• Charging Discounts: Partnerships with bp pulse give drivers access to low EV charging rates, such as 37p/kWh for speeds up to 7kWh and 59p/kWh for 50kWh and above, once their Uber driver status is validated.

• Home Charging Discounts: Drivers can receive discounts on home charging solutions from partners like Wallbox and PodPoint.

• UberPro Rewards: Drivers can earn bonus points for completing zero-emission trips, which can lead to additional rewards.

Why the Rebrand?

The shift from "Uber Green" to "Uber Electric" is part of Uber's broader strategy to simplify its offerings and make its sustainability efforts more transparent to riders and drivers. While "Green" could include hybrids, "Electric" clearly communicates that only fully electric vehicles are part of this service.

Looking Ahead

Uber's rebranding to Uber Electric in the UK is a significant step towards its goal of a zero-emission fleet in London by 2025. This move not only benefits the environment but also offers riders and drivers a more sustainable, cost-effective, and convenient transportation option.

The future is electric, and Uber is helping the UK move toward it faster — making it easier than ever for riders to take emissions-free trips and for drivers to transition to a cleaner fleet.

If you're in London, consider choosing Uber Electric for your next ride to contribute to a cleaner, greener city.