Ford and Uber Collaborate to Launch a Flexible EV Leasing Option
The pilot program has been expanded to include offers to rideshare drivers for lease options on Ford’s Mustang Mach-E models.
Ford Drive App
The option allows drivers to lease a Mustang Mach-E between one and four months. Ford and Uber are testing this pilot program in San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The automobile is delivered to the driver within weeks, and they use the Ford Drive app to keep track of payments and service. Service and upkeep of these motors are performed through dealers as well.
Ford Next and Uber released the flexible lease pilot in 2022 in San Diego and are increasing the pilot program to three California cities. California is Uber’s leading North American marketplace for EV uptake, with nearly ten percent of all on-trip miles completed in fully electric-powered motors as of late 2022.
“We understand uptime and ease of use are critical to every rideshare driver. As more of them make the switch to electric vehicles, we’re building the Ford Drive program around their unique needs,” said Bill Knapp, who leads Ford Drive. “We’re glad that the initial feedback on this venture has been so strong, and it’s exciting to learn from these driver experiences to explore solutions supporting Uber and Ford’s shared electrification goals.”
Ford Mustang Mach-E
In the EV space, some vehicles provide extra overall performance, and others offer more range; however, there are few that supply a balance of these key attributes, just like the Mach-E. The wagon-like Ford SUV gets as much as 314 miles of range and hits 60 mph in 5.2 seconds in all-wheel-drive trim. It’s also pleasant to drive around the city, thanks to a suspension that does a splendid task soaking up bumps in the street and a cabin that remarkably isolates road noise.
Ford Next
Ford Drive is an initiative of Ford Next. This department incubates and launches new organizations that create value for Ford by complementing Ford merchandise and developing new commercial enterprise models and consumer experiences.
“As we continue marching toward our zero-emissions goal, Uber is thrilled to partner with Ford to provide an attractive and affordable option for leasing a leading EV and help drivers lower running costs and emissions. It’s a win for drivers, their riders, and the communities where they live,” said Christopher Hook, Uber’s global head of sustainability.
Uber’s goal is to be a zero-emissions platform in North America and Europe by 2030, and it has pledged $800 million in incentives and resources to assist drivers in making the transfer to electric-powered automobiles.
Drivers of fully electric-powered motors on the Uber platform in North America are eligible for the Zero Emissions incentive, which presently permits them to earn an extra $1 on each Uber Rides trip up to $4,000 per calendar year. In addition, the Mustang Mach-E is eligible for Comfort Electric, Uber’s premium zero exhaust ride offering.
Ford is making an investment greater than $50 billion in electric-powered automobiles through 2026. As a part of its Ford+ plan, Ford is working to supply a 600,000 EV manufacturing run rate globally by the end of this year and two million globally by the end of 2026.
Charging
Drivers on the Uber platform have sufficient trunk space and seating for riders who are taking trips in the town or to the airport. Drivers have access to more than 85,000 charging plugs and are developing more through the BlueOval Charge Network, North America’s biggest public charging network.
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