Lyft Helps Drivers Transition to EVs

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Thinking about switching to an Electric Vehicle? Now might be the time with Lyft’s newest incentives! About two years ago, Lyft made an announcement that they wanted to reach 100% electric vehicles on their platform by the end of 2030. Just this week, Lyft expanded on that announcement by showcasing their new suit of offerings to make it easier and more cost effective for drivers to transitions to EVs.

Here is what Lyft states it they are doing to help drivers make the switch:

• A new earnings incentive: Drivers in California will be able to earn an extra $150 every week by giving 50 rides in their personal EVs until the end of 2024 (though drivers will need to register their EV on the platform by the end of 2023). And they can keep earning the bonus week after week until they hit $8,100 
• Fast charging discounts: US drivers on Lyft can access charging discounts at EVgo stations when they link their EVgo account with Lyft (up to 45% off EVgo’s standard Pay As You Go rates for Gold and Platinum drivers in certain markets). They will be able to link their accounts at any time from the Lyft Rewards page in the Driver app.
• Cashback: Drivers can get between 1-7% cashback on public charging with the Lyft Direct debit card. The cashback amount is based on a driver’s Lyft Rewards tier and includes 7% cash back for Platinum drivers, 3% for Gold drivers, 2% for Silver drivers, and 1% for all cardholders at charging stations across the US that accept Mastercard.
• Home charging discounts: Drivers can get a Lyft-specific discount on Level 2 (L2) home charger hardware with our partner Wallbox and get pre-negotiated rates for L2 residential home charging installation with COIL, helping with a significant barrier in access to affordable home charging.

In addition to these new offerings, Lyft is also working hand in hand with Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and Polestar to expand on their rental partnerships for drivers who wish to rent an electric vehicle instead of buy one. To help each driver understand if renting or buying an EV is right for them, Lyft has also released a new educational website which will highlight the benefits of both sides.

According to Paul Augustine, Lyft’s Director of Sustainability, “Electrifying our transportation network is a crucial step in helping reverse the negative impacts of climate change. We know many drivers on Lyft want to switch to EVs, which is why we’re focused on addressing the biggest barriers they face in transitioning: upfront costs and access to charging. These offerings are the latest in many steps we are taking to support drivers in switching to an EV on Lyft.”