An Uber survey of 21,000 drivers across 13 countries finds 18% now view charging access as the top EV adoption hurdle versus 14% citing vehicle costs, with 24% of U.S. non-EV drivers flagging charging. EVs now account for over 10% of U.S. ride-share miles but charging infrastructure remains insufficient.
Uber’s November survey of roughly 21,000 drivers in 13 countries, including 6,400 EV owners, shows charging access (18%) has overtaken vehicle cost (14%) as the primary obstacle to electrification. In the U.S., 24% of non-EV drivers cite charging as their greatest concern, double those citing price.
By May, electric vehicles accounted for over 10% of all U.S. ride-share miles and 19% in Europe, with Uber drivers electrifying at five times the rate of average motorists. Despite this growth, current adoption levels fall short of Uber’s 2030 target of 100% EV rides in North America and Europe.
Only 49% of U.S. EV drivers report adequate fast-charging options, while fewer than half of European drivers have access to designated overnight charging. For professional drivers, time spent locating a charger translates directly into lost earnings, making infrastructure gaps a critical deterrent.
Uber has secured minimum-usage commitments with networks like EVgo to offer discounted charging and plans new app features to streamline charger discovery and payment. The company continues to urge coordinated government and industry action to meet its long-term electrification goals.
