Have you spotted the sleek Kia EVs cruising through town? Splend has collaborated with Kia and Uber to provide complimentary rides for Australian Open attendees and Uber One members. Members of Uber One were treated to complimentary transportation between their homes and the Australian Open venue (within a 5-kilometer radius) aboard the latest Kia EVs…the EV9 and the EV6, courtesy of Splend.     One of Splend’s drivers, Dean was amongst a lucky few to get this opportunity to drive around in the latest EV from Kia, the EV9. And it wasn’t just the latest Kia EV9 that was the star of t ..read more

There’s always some scepticism before any novelty is widely accepted – it’s human nature to be cautious. People were sceptical of all new technologies at first, from the internal combustion engine to the internet, technologies that turned out to change the world as we see it forever and improve our day-to-day existence. It will not be all that different with EV technology, either.  In recent years, we have seen many on-demand drivers switching to electric cars, and the reason is simple — electricity costs less than petrol or diesel, leaving more money in your pocket.  Concerns about ..read more

With the electric car revolution underway, thousands of on-demand drivers are switching to green technology. It’s even easier to do so with the growing charging infrastructure and incentives offered to drivers. Making the switch also means learning how to charge your car’s battery at home or using public stations.  The charging process is mostly straightforward. When the car is plugged into a charging station, the charging cable automatically locks at both the car’s charging socket and the charging station socket. The cable will be released from both sockets when your car is finished char ..read more

Although not as popular in other parts of the world, electric cars are slowly but surely winning drivers’ trust and becoming more common on Australian roads. With new charging points installed monthly and incentives from public and private institutions encouraging early EV adoption, Australia is on the right path to joining the global EV revolution. It has become quite common for rideshare drivers to switch to electric cars and take advantage of all the benefits that come with it.  Driving an electric car for Uber can help you in many ways — it leaves more money in your pocket, you get pl ..read more

The fear of running without battery and getting stranded in the middle of nowhere, is one of the reasons why drivers are still sceptical about switching to Uber electric cars. We all agree the same can happen to petrol cars if you don’t manage your fuel resources properly, and most concerns come from not knowing what to do when running empty with an Uber EV.  Fortunately, modern EVs don’t just run out of juice and stop, but they give you plenty of heads up if your battery needs a recharge.  However, running out of battery can happen to anyone. Maybe you overestimate the power of your ..read more

Charging your EV is a process that requires more planning and time compared to filling up an ICE car at the petrol station. That’s why there is a set of written and unwritten rules EV drivers should follow to make the charging process smoother for everyone involved.   Here are some rules that will help you charge your EV quickly and efficiently, with consideration for other drivers.  1. Charging points are for EVs only  This rule is as simple as it gets — if you’re not driving a plug-in vehicle, you must never use the charging bays. Charging spots are limited, and bloc ..read more

If you’ve been considering switching to green mobility for a while, 2023 is the perfect year for this step. Driving an EV gives your numerous benefits, from financial incentives to reduced costs, helping you increase your rideshare income. All that whilst driving a new-model car with zero emission and plenty of technology.    If you’re still not convinced it’s worth switching, here are eight advantages of driving an electric car for ridesharing in Sydney in 2023. 1. Fuel savings  In the past year, fuel prices have reached record highs. Filling up your tank is now more expen ..read more

As part of Uber’s global efforts to switch to a fully-electric fleet by 2040, Uber has launched their Uber Green service in Australia, starting 8th June 2023. With Uber Green, passengers can request a ride in an electric or hybrid vehicle currently for the same price as an UberX ride.   This initiative is set to encourage more drivers to switch to electric vehicles and more riders to try the unique experience EVs offer. In the first quarter of 2023, there were 1,250 EVs operating on the Uber platform in Australia, with riders taking more than 567,000 trips in zero-emission cars. With th ..read more

EVs have come a long way in the past decade, constantly evolving in terms of battery capacity and charging speed. One of the biggest barriers we hear from customers looking to make the switch to an EV is charging and how this will work in their world. The EV charging infrastructure is constantly growing in Australia, making this process easier and more accessible. For rideshare drivers who mainly drive through metro areas, there is an increasing network of public charging stations to ensure you’ll never run out of juice. I plan on charging my car mostly at home and then, depending on my trips ..read more

If there’s something electric car enthusiasts and sceptics all agree on is that EVs are different. For sceptics, electric cars are difficult to charge, unfavourable for longer trips and too expensive. The reality is that they’re pleasantly quiet, easy to drive, fuel-thrifty, cheaper to maintain and offer an overall unique driving experience.   Regardless if you’re truly passionate about electric cars, or just fancy the green mobility idea to cut your expenses, here is our complete guide to help you make the best out of your electric car experience.   Contents How to charge an el ..read more