How to claim your £3,000 Uber EV Assistance

Updated: August 2025

Thinking of going electric? ​The Uber EV Assistance is designed to help London-based non-EV PCO drivers make the switch to electric at the lowest possible cost.

As one of Uber’s trusted partnered providers of electric vehicles (EVs) to Uber drivers, Otto Car is here to make sure you get a vehicle that suits your needs – whether you're looking to rent or own your car.

​With Uber’s EV Assistance, eligible Uber Partners can claim £3,000 EV Assistance on our Rent to Buy or PCO Car Hire plans if you apply by 30 September 2025.

Plus, thanks to a recent policy update, new drivers can now access EV Assistance immediately, without needing to complete 150 trips, as long as they engage in a qualifying EV education session at an Uber Greenlight Hub.

This limited-time offer could save you thousands on your next car. And with Uber’s goal of a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, now is the time to make the switch and secure an affordable EV with a brand you can trust.

• ​​What’s the Uber PowerUp Package?
• What’s included in the EV Assistance?
• Who’s eligible for the £3,000 EV Assistance top-up?
• How can I use my EV Assistance with Otto Car?
• How can I find out how much EV Assistance I have?

​What’s the Uber PowerUp Package?

Uber introduced the PowerUp Package to help make the switch to electric easier and more affordable for PCO drivers. As part of this, eligible drivers can claim £3,000 in EV Assistance which is available until 30 September 2025.

Whether you’re looking for a brand-new EV or a reliable used one at a cheaper price, this grant can help cut the costs. Plus, as a trusted Uber partner, you can claim it directly with us at Otto Car, and we’ll make sure it’s a hassle-free experience for you.

What’s included in the EV Assistance?

You can get a £3,000 top-up of EV Assistance to switch to a fully electric new or used vehicle on either a rental or ownership plan.

If you already have EV Assistance from the Uber Clean Air Plan, Uber will boost this to £3,000 until 30 September, making your EV savings even greater.

Full terms and conditions can be found on our Uber EV Assistance page.

Who’s eligible for the £3,000 EV Assistance top-up?

If you’re claiming your EV Assistance from 1 April, you’ll be eligible for £3,000 and must have:

• Completed less than 50 passenger trips in an active EV on your Uber driver app/account in the 6 months before 1 April 2025.
• An updated EV added to your account by 30 September 2025.
• Not used your EV Assistance to buy an EV or used your full EV Assistance and then switched back to a non-EV.

New update: Uber has introduced Early Lifecycle EV Assistance, allowing new drivers to become eligible for EV Assistance from day one. To qualify, first-time drivers must demonstrate a commitment to driving electric. This can be done by completing one of the following EV education activities that are a key part of the Uber onboarding process at the Uber Greenlight Hub in London:

• Attend a GoElectric session
• Participate in a 1:1 session with an EV Expert
• Engage with the Ignition Funnel (e.g. video chats or in-person visits)

​This means that new drivers who want to start their Uber journey in an EV can do so immediately – and take advantage of everything Otto Car has to offer from the start.

If you don’t have all of these requirements, then you won’t be eligible for the Uber EV Assistance funding.

Not got an EV yet? No problem. Check out our selection of Rent to Buy or PCO Car Hire vehicles now and claim your EV Assistance today.

How can I use my EV Assistance with Otto Car?

Buying a car

As an eligible Uber Partner, you can use your full EV Assistance to reduce your weekly payments on a Rent to Buy plan* with Otto Car, making your path to car ownership even more affordable.

For certain vehicles on our Rent to Buy plan, you also have the option to apply your EV Assistance to cover the first 47 weeks of your contract, giving you lower payments upfront. Once this period ends, your weekly payments will return to the standard full price for the rest of your contract.

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*Please note, your EV Assistance can’t be used towards a down payment.

Renting a car

If you’d prefer to rent an EV, you can claim your £75 per week in EV Assistance on a minimum 10-week PCO Car Hire contract.

Once your EV Assistance runs out, your weekly payments will continue at the standard rate for the rest of your contract.

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Accelerate Scheme

The Early Lifecycle EV Assistance now means eligible new Uber drivers can use their EV Assistance immediately on Uber-approved EVs through Otto Car’s Accelerate Scheme – a flexible and affordable way to get started with an electric vehicle.

The Accelerate Scheme offers an 8-week PCO Car Hire contract, making it a low-cost, low-commitment option for drivers who want to experience EV driving without being tied into a long-term plan.

It also provides a seamless transition into long-term ownership through our Rent to Buy programme, making it an ideal starting point for drivers who want to trial an EV while still unlocking the savings available through Uber’s EV Assistance.

Explore our range of EVs available on the Accelerate Scheme

How can I find out how much EV Assistance I have?

You should get email updates every month with the amount of EV Assistance funding you’ve built up. Try to search for ‘EV Assistance’ in your email inbox.

If you don’t have an email, there’s an online form on the Uber website where you can submit your details and they’ll get in touch to let you know how much EV Assistance you may be eligible for.

Take the next steps with Otto Car

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