Go electric to maximize your earnings
Better for your wallet
Lower maintenance costs, fuel savings, charging discounts, exclusive bonuses, and government incentives help you keep money in your pocket.
Great for rideshare
Driving an EV is easier than ever with public fast chargers all over town and median ranges of new electric vehicles reaching over 230 miles.1 EV drivers on Lyft earned 20% more in tips per ride, according to data averaged nationwide. 2
Riders Love EVs
Riders love the smooth, quiet ride. EV drivers on Lyft earned 20% more in tips per ride, according to data averaged nationwide.2
LONG-TERM SAVINGS
EV owners can save on fuel and maintenance costs year after year.3
230 miles of driving range
New electric vehicles offer a median driving range of over 230 miles on a single charge.1 That’s good news for the 90% of drivers on Lyft who drive fewer than 230 miles per day.
Get rides in range
Now you can opt in to get matched only with rides that fall within your battery range.
Find charging stations
Now you can easily search for and navigate to charging stations in the app.
Report broken chargers
View and flag broken chargers in the app to help you decide where to charge up.
“I saw too much money going to gas. Once I saw the cost of electricity vs. gas, I felt more comfortable getting an EV.”
— Sal
Driver, 7000+ rides
“Gas used to cost me $140 to fill up. The difference in price to charge my EV is amazing.”
— Lenny
Driver, 5000+ rides
Save thousands with purchase incentives
You may get up to $7,500 off the purchase of certain EVs with federal incentives—and many state and local governments offer additional incentives to help EV purchasers with buying and charging.
Get up to 45% off fast charging with EVgo
We partnered with EVgo5 to offer fast charging discounts. Elite, Platinum and Gold tier drivers can earn up to 45% off EVgo’s standard credit card rates.6
Get discounts on L2 home charging
Our partnership with Wallbox can save you money on home charging hardware on top of other incentives.5
Save on fast charging with EVCS
Elite, Platinum and Gold tier drivers can get up to 18% off fast charging with EVCS.5
Save up to 29% off fast charging with Electrify America
We partnered with Electrify America to offer drivers discounts at EV charging stations nationwide. Elite, Platinum and Gold tier drivers can earn up to 29% off standard rates in most markets where Electrify America chargers are available.5
Get cashback with Lyft Direct
The higher your Lyft Rewards tier, the more you'll get back. Elite and Platinum drivers get 7% cashback at public charging stations with your Lyft Direct card.
2Tip amount depends on many factors, including where you’re driving and the age of your vehicle. This figure is based on nationwide data from 7/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 across all US regions and vehicle ages.
5For all offers from our partners, drivers must be approved to drive on the Lyft platform. Prices and discounts are subject to change or withdrawal at any time and without notice, and may be subject to other restrictions set by the partner. Please visit the partner’s website for a full description of the terms and conditions applicable to your product or service. Lyft is not responsible for the products or services offered by other companies, or for the terms and conditions (including financial terms) under which those products and services are offered.
6Actual savings vary by time of use, location, and length of charging session. Savings are calculated as compared to EVgo’s PAYG credit card rates, assuming a 30 kWh session. Lyft is not responsible for the products and/or services offered by other companies, or for the terms and conditions (including financial terms) under which those products and/or services are offered.