Splend rent-to-own program for eligible driver-partners

Uber Australia is proud to announce that we are deepening our commitment to electric vehicle adoption, as part of our global vision to make Uber a zero emissions platform by 2040.

To help steer this initiative, we have partnered with Splend to bring 500 premium Polestar 2 and Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to the platform, exclusive to eligible Uber driver-partners in Sydney via Splend’s rent-to-own program.

What is Uber and Splend’s rent-to-own program?

From the 11th of October 2022, eligible driver-partners in Sydney can rent-to-own a brand-new premium electric vehicle Polestar 2 and get a 50% reduction in service fee up to $6,000 per financial year as an extension of Uber’s EV program.

Eligible driver-partners can sign up to rent to own a Polestar 2 for $550 per week. $100/week lower than the retail price thanks to NSW State Govt Funding. Splend can also facilitate the trade-in of your existing vehicle, enabling you to upgrade seamlessly to a brand-new Polestar 2 on a Flexi own plan.

What are the benefits of Splend’s rent-to-own program?

  • If you’re interested in this offer, you will be able to rent a Polestar 2 while driving for Uber. In ~4 years, you will be able to own your own EV.
  • Save money on fuel! On average, a petrol vehicle costs $157 per 1,000km. The Polestar 2 can cost as little as $22 in electricity to cover the same distance
  • With Uber’s existing EV program you can save up to a maximum of $6,000 per year in discounted Uber service fees (through to June 2025)

What can I expect from Polestar 2?

  • A luxury, fully electric sedan. Polestar was originally the racing arm of Volvo before becoming its own standalone brand producing premium EVs
  • Android Auto. A world first with Google built into the operating system which integrates with your iPhone or Android phone.
  • World class navigation. The navigation system finds the most efficient route, taking battery level and nearby charging into account, regular over-the-air software updates, plus Google Assistant voice commands
  • Impressive battery capacity. A whopping 478km (standard range) or 551km (long range) range when fully charged
  • Quick, painless charging. Can charge in as little as 35 min using a fast charger, for as little as $14.78 per charge

What about my existing car?

Splend can facilitate the trade-in of your existing vehicle, inclusive of a free valuation. This enables you to upgrade seamlessly to a brand-new Polestar 2 on a Flexi own plan.

How about charging?

With a single-charge battery range of 478 (Short Range Polestar2) - 551km (Long Range Polestar 2), you can use a combination of public and at-home charging to keep your EV powered up at all times.

NSW leads the way in Australia for public charging stations, which are available across the state - often free of charge. Read more on public charging here.

Through Splend, you can also charge at home for as little as $33/month (plus installation).

How do I sign up to this program?

To express your interest in this offer, please register your interest at this link.

To know more about Battery Electric Vehicles proceed to this link

Terms and Conditions

This offer is available to select Sydney-based driver-partners who completed more than 3,000 trips since the signup date as per the rental terms set forth by the rental company. Uber 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.

Service fee reduction of 50% is available to a maximum of $6,000 per financial year (1 July – 30 June) per driver partner. There are a maximum of 500 spaces available for eligible driver-partners who drive a Polestar 2 from Splend.

New or existing driver-partners need to meet all of the driving and documentary requirements for driving on the Uber app to be eligible for this promotion.

^ Estimate based on 8.1L/100km ICE Engine using E10 with a price of $1.939.

† Estimate based on Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor Average Costs based on WLTP. Price is based on a $0.15 off-peak rate at home.