Uber Green: Londoners can now hail a Lotus electric hyper-SUV worth £130,000
- This November, Uber drivers can hail a Lotus Eletre EV for a very glamorous trip
Uber drivers in London will get the chance to drive an ultra-luxury Lotus Eletre hyper-SUV – one of the most expensive and powerful electric cars in the world – this November.
Sports car maker Lotus has teamed up with Uber to promote its ride-hailing app’s green option and encourage zero-emission transport in the capital.
As a bonus, the passenger who collects the most ‘green’ miles before the end of November will win free Uber Green rides for ten years.
A fleet of Lotus Eletres – licensed and managed by Otto Cars – will join Uber in London for a limited time and will be available to passengers who select Uber Green.
The electric hyper SUVs, which retail from almost £89,500 to £129,950 without extras, are one of the most powerful and luxurious electric cars on the market
A fleet of Lotus Eletres – licensed and managed by Otto Cars – will join Uber in London for a limited time and will be available to passengers who select Uber Green.
The electric hyper SUV, which retails from almost £89,500 to £129,950 without extras, is one of the most powerful electric cars on the market.
The R trim has a whopping 905 hp and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.95 seconds, making it more powerful and faster than a Lamborghini Urus.
Not that you’ll see that kind of performance on the 20mph streets of London, but you will enjoy the smooth, instant acceleration, the quiet interior thanks to active noise cancellation and double glazing, and the immensely plush cabin. and spacious interior.
The Eletre is the first Lotus to have the new Hyper OS infotainment system. The main infotainment screen is a 15.1-inch setup that boots up with the Eletre highlighted against the Lotus yellow background
Depending on which Eletre you choose, there are three rear seats or two with a center console and reclining seats. The seats are made of Re-Fibre materials woven from materials from the fashion industry, making your ride even more durable.
Front passengers can enjoy 20-way adjustable seats with both heating and massage functions – so prepare to argue over shotgun.
Andrew Brem, Managing Director of Uber UK, said: “We are pleased to be working with Lotus to combine cutting-edge luxury with sustainable travel.
‘Uber drivers are already leading the way, going electric much faster than regular drivers – making London Uber’s global capital for electrification.
“Now we’re excited to let our drivers experience one of the world’s most exciting electric cars.”
Uber Green is the zero-emission electric option that already accounts for almost 30 percent of Uber miles in London, supporting the capital’s move towards a cleaner, greener future.
And to encourage even greater use of electric vehicles in London, the app has also launched a special competition: the passenger who saves the most emissions by taking Uber Green rides by the end of November will win free Uber Green for ten years -rides.
The Eletre charges from 10-80% in just 20 minutes using a 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger
Passengers have until November 30 to top up their electric miles and all Uber drivers can track the emissions they’ve saved using the in-app Emissions Savings tool, which launched earlier this year.
Conor Horne from Lotus said: ‘We hope this initiative will not only improve the driving experience for Uber customers, but also contribute to a greener city, something we are very passionate about at Lotus.’
