A new EV partnership between Toyota and ride-hailing service Uber has seen a strong sales start.
In just over 10 weeks, orders have been placed for more than 1,000 Toyota BZ4X EVs, along with other Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
As well as individual owner-drivers, Toyota’s fleet partners have also secured hundreds of sales linked to the new scheme.
Toyota GB and Toyota Financial Services have developed a new vehicle financing product specifically for Uber owner-drivers to acquire a new EV through Toyota or Lexus hire purchase, with additional support for those choosing the BZ4X.
Toyota Fleet Services general manager Neil Broad said: “The response to our new programme with Uber has been exceptional.
“We have a well-established, successful relationship with Uber both here in the UK and globally, and we share a commitment to providing mobility for all. With our new Uber Driver Scheme we are helping Uber progress its ambition to become a 100 per cent electric vehicle business.
“Thanks to the agility of Toyota GB and Toyota Financial Services, we have been able to develop a bespoke financing opportunity that will help more Uber owner-drivers and fleet partners access our state-of-the-art battery electric models.”
