Uber Putting $100 Million into EV Charging for Robotaxis - CleanTechnica

Uber is committing $100 million to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure specifically for robotaxis, signaling a major push toward supporting autonomous, electric ride-hailing services. The initial investments will focus on key U.S. markets including Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Dallas. This infrastructure is crucial to enable self-driving vehicles to charge autonomously without human intervention, reducing operational costs and improving efficiency. Uber plans to collaborate with multiple robotaxi companies and has entered into “utilization guarantee agreements” with EV charging providers such as EVgo in the U.S. and Electra, Hubber, and Ionity in Europe. Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that self-driving vehicles represent a multitrillion-dollar opportunity for the company, leveraging Uber’s existing platform strengths like global scale and real-time marketplace technology. The investment aligns with Uber’s broader strategic focus on autonomous vehicles and electrification, aiming to unlock the full potential of these technologies for urban mobility. Despite earlier setbacks in