Lyft will be offering free car charging for its drivers with electric vehicles. This comes as an expansion to the company's existing 'Green Mode,' in which users can request a hybrid or electric car. Currently 'Green Mode,' and the free charging will only be offered in Portland, Oregon. For this new initiative, Lyft partnered with Portland General Electric to supply its drivers with free charging.
The new feature will be rolled out July 1st, where drivers will have access to three different charging stations across the city and two others, which are in the process of being built. Each charging station is equipped with four DC Fast chargers and two Level Two chargers. The original price for charging was $3 per two hours of Level Two charging, or $5 for two hours of DC Fast charging, or unlimited access for $25 per month.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Green Rideshare Apps
- The trend of green rideshare apps is expanding, with Lyft offering free car charging for its drivers with electric vehicles.
- Expansion of 'green Mode'
- Lyft's expansion of its existing 'Green Mode' allows users to request a hybrid or electric car.
- Partnerships with Utility Companies
- Lyft partnering with Portland General Electric to supply its drivers with free charging showcases the trend of rideshare companies forming partnerships with utility companies.
Where This Applies
- Transportation
- The transportation industry is being disrupted by the rise of green rideshare apps and the increasing demand for electric vehicles.
- Renewable Energy
- The renewable energy industry can benefit from partnerships with rideshare companies to provide free car charging and support the adoption of electric vehicles.
- Utilities
- Utility companies have the opportunity to collaborate with rideshare companies to offer charging infrastructure and incentives for electric vehicle drivers.
