Overview
- Uber will construct DC fast chargers at autonomous depots and city pit stops, covering site development, equipment and grid connections.
- The initial rollout targets the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Dallas with expansion to additional cities over time.
- Uber projects the arrangements will unlock more than $100 million in partner funding and result in over 1,000 new chargers globally.
- The infrastructure push is tied to Uber’s plan to offer autonomous rides in at least 10 cities by the end of 2026 with partners including Waymo, WeRide, Lucid, Nuro and Volkswagen.
- Uber already manages on-the-ground robotaxi operations in some markets, and it has not specified whether unaffiliated operators such as Waymo can use the new hubs.