For Uber and Lyft drivers, time is money, so widely accessible charging is key to the EV switch.
A study by the US Department of Energy found that 1,000 fast chargers were needed for every 20,000 EV drivers on the road.
A mad dash for EV licensesThe transition is getting an early test this year now that thousands more ride-hailing drivers have licenses.
AdvertisementIn October, the Taxi & Limousine Commission opened applications for this gig work for the first time in five years — but for EV drivers only.
In exchange, Uber drivers will get up to a 25% discount when they charge.
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