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Uber is constantly working on reaching its goal to be 100% electric in London by the end of 2025 and in the rest of the UK by 2030 by offering their drivers new incentives.   Upgrading to an EV by 31 December 2023 will get you enrolled in a limited-time incentive where you can get a £700 reward. Contents How does the Uber new incentive work? Who is eligible for the Uber new incentive? How do I get the reward? How can Splend help? How does the Uber new incentive work? The £700 reward will be given based on the number of trips completed in an EV within three months after you sign ..read more

The UK has witnessed a huge spike in car theft in recent years, with the total number of vehicle thefts jumping by 30% since 2020, and London is the main target of these attacks.   The most targeted cars are the ones equipped with a keyless entry system. If improvements in car security devices, like immobilisers and alarms, have made it more difficult to break into a car, some keyless entry systems provide a weakness in modern cars, which burglars take full advantage of.   As Uber drivers are on the road every day getting exposed to this kind of threat, it’s important to kn ..read more

Our monthly news summary pulls together the latest ridesharing and on-demand driving updates so you’re always on top of your game. Here’s what happened in September. Be the first on the road in the all-new Hyundai Kona Electric  Travel in premium style and comfort with the all-new Hyundai Kona Electric, the perfect SUV for Uber rides in London. With an impressive 319 WLTP range, a generous 466-litre boot space and a pack of smart technology, there’s no doubt you’re going to fall in love with Kona at the first drive.   Read more about the Hyundai Kona  Meet us at the new Spl ..read more

Driving an electric car has helped thousands of Uber drivers in London to cut down their car expenses and end the month with more money in their pocket than when driving a petrol car.   But what if there’s a way to reduce your costs even further?   If you want to save more money on EV charging, it just takes some extra time, research and resources to create a charging strategy.   Since we’re familiar with Uber drivers’ busy schedules, we’re here to support you in thriving on the road and being as successful and profitable as possible. That’s why we’ve gathered sev ..read more

EVs have come a long way in the past decade, constantly evolving in 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 in the UK now counts over 45,000 charging stations, 14,000 of them located in London, making this process easy and accessible for a larger number of Uber drivers.   With a little bit of research, filling up your EV can be easy. Here are four valuable tips to efficiently charge your electric car and prot ..read more

The rideshare industry in the UK shifted in the past years, with a significant percentage of PCO cars now being fully electric. This has come as a result of the various incentives and measures the UK Government or private rideshare companies like Uber offered to encourage PCO drivers to switch to green mobility.   Driving an electric car for Uber can help you in many ways — it leaves more money in your pocket, offers plenty of benefits and discounts while having a smooth driving experience, and you get to enjoy Uber’s efforts in improving your experience as an EV driver.   ..read more

August starts with great news for the rideshare drivers’ community – we’ve opened a Splend Sales Hub at 3 Thomas More Street, London, only 30 seconds from the Uber Greenlight Hub.  The expansion to the Tower Bride Sales Hub comes as Splend launch the EV Ignition Programme in partnership with Uber, which looks to support new Uber drivers get on the road.   Contents How can the new Splend Sales Hub help me? Where can I find the Splend Sales Hub? When can I visit the Splend Sales Hub? Where can I park when visiting the Splend Sales Hub? Will the Splend Hub in Cricklewood still be ..read more

Our monthly news summary pulls together the latest ridesharing and on-demand driving updates so you’re always on top of your game. Here’s what happened in August. Take your Uber ride to the next level with the award-winning MG4  The multi-award winning MG4 is not just another great Uber car, it’s THE Uber car. With an epic range of 281 miles, equipped with all the latest tech, and rated 9/10 by Top Gear, the MG4 has all it takes to become your top Uber-driving partner and help you boost your earnings.   Read more about the MG4 SE Long Range   How will the 2030 petrol a ..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 shouldn’t use the charging bays.  Unfortunately, ICE vehicles parking ..read more