BYD joins hands with Uber to enter global taxi-hailing market with 100,000 new energy vehicles

On August 1, Uber Technology and BYD Co., Ltd. jointly announced that the two parties have reached a long-term strategic partnership. This major cooperation plan will introduce up to 100,000 BYD electric vehicles on the Uber platform worldwide to promote the widespread application of electric vehicles in the field of shared travel. In addition to the launch of electric vehicles, Uber and BYD will also jointly explore the research and development of autonomous driving technology. In the future, vehicles based on BYD's autonomous driving technology are expected to be deployed on the Uber platform one after another to provide users with more intelligent and convenient travel services. According to the editor's understanding, the cooperation will adopt a phased strategy. Pilot operations were launched in Europe and Latin America, and then the scope of cooperation was gradually expanded to the Middle East, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other regions. This global layout will not only help accelerate the popularity of electric vehicles, but will also bring more environmentally friendly and efficient travel options to Uber drivers and passengers in various regions.

To encourage more drivers to adopt electric vehicles, Uber and BYD will also provide a series of incentives. These measures may include:

1. Construction and discounts on charging facilities
2. Discounts on vehicle repairs and maintenance
3. Reductions in insurance costs
4. Preferential policies for financing and leasing in specific markets

Through these initiatives, both parties aim to reduce UberThe overall cost of using electric vehicles for drivers, thus further promoting the popularity of electric vehicles in the field of shared travel.

BYDChairman and President Wang Chuanfuis looking forward to this cooperation. He said: "Uber and BYD are both committed to promoting innovation and green development. We are very excited to work with Uber to move towards a cleaner and greener future."

BYD’s performance in the new energy vehicle market has always been impressive. According to previous reports, BYD’s new energy vehicle sales in June reached 341,700 units, a year-on-year increase of 35.02%. Among them, the number of new energy passenger vehicles sold overseas has also reached 27,000, showing BYD's strong growth momentum in the global market. This cooperation with Uber will undoubtedly open up new growth space for BYD and is expected to further enhance its influence in the global new energy vehicle market.

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