Lyft Standard and Pro EV drivers qualify for
discounted charging on the EVCS network
LOS
ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVCS,
one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network
operators on the West Coast, and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT), a leading
rideshare company, are excited to announce the launch of a new
partnership program: EV drivers on Lyft can benefit from discounted
charging on the EVCS network, helping rideshare EV drivers realize
significant savings.
The program is available to all EV drivers on Lyft and
encompasses all EVCS publicly accessible charging stations across
California, Oregon, and Washington. Through this program, EV drivers
on Lyft can enjoy exclusive access to discounts on charging in the
form of pay-as-you-go or monthly subscription plans. The discounts
are applied to EVCS retail prices for both Level 2 and DC Fast
charging. In addition, EV drivers on Lyft qualify for discounts on
the Unlimited Anytime and Unlimited Off-Peak
subscription plans. The Unlimited Anytime plan gives drivers
unlimited charging privileges on the EVCS network, with
unrestricted 24/7 access. The Unlimited Off-Peak plan allows
for unlimited charging during the off-peak hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
All EV drivers on Lyft qualify for tiered discounts on charging,
with Pro drivers receiving the highest discounts. Depending on
their status and charging needs, an EV driver on Lyft will be able
to save hundreds of dollars annually on their vehicle fueling
costs. EV drivers on Lyft can find and start enrolling in the
program at any time, through their account on the Lyft app. More
information about the program is available here.
Powered by 100% renewable energy, this new program will play a
significant role in fulfilling EVCS' and Lyft's goals of
accelerating transition to clean transportation in California, Oregon, and Washington. It also demonstrates both
companies' strong commitments to California's ambitious rideshare
electrification goals through the Clean Miles Standard, which
mandates 90% of rideshare vehicle miles traveled to be
zero-emissions by 2030. In Oregon
and Washington, EVCS operates the
West Coast Electric Highway, which serves as a pillar for
transportation electrification in the Pacific Northwest.
"EVCS is proud to partner with Lyft on accelerating rideshare
electrification across the West Coast," said Karim Farhat, Chief Commercial Officer at EVCS.
"We believe Lyft drivers will greatly benefit from this program, by
accessing a large network of reliable and conveniently located
chargers and by realizing significant savings on their charging
expenses. Offering cost-effective charging solutions
for rideshare drivers has been a major piece of EVCS' business
model, emphasizing our commitment to equity as our society
transitions to EVs."
"Over the past three years, we've seen a substantial increase
from drivers in making the switch to EVs. However, access to fast,
affordable charging continues to be a major barrier to widespread
EV adoption. That's why this partnership with EVCS is so important
and why we're excited to be able to offer it to drivers on Lyft. It
will allow them to save more on fuel costs while simultaneously
increasing the demand needed to build more infrastructure. It's a
win for drivers, riders and our broader climate goals," said
Erin Gray, Senior Director of
Product at Lyft.
About EVCS:
EVCS was founded in 2018 and has quickly
become one of the largest and fastest-growing electric vehicle fast
charging networks on the U.S. West Coast. EVCS is committed to
leading the electric transportation revolution by rapidly expanding
access to fast, affordable, reliable, and conveniently located
public EV charging. Powered by 100% renewable energy, EVCS is
disrupting the mobility industry through a turn-key approach that
utilizes public and private funding sources to accelerate the
installation of fast-charging stations. EVCS has secured over
$75M in government funding to
install, own, and operate more than 900 chargers across nearly 180
public and private site hosts, including Fortune 500 companies and
underrepresented communities. In addition, EVCS offers EV drivers
flexible subscription charging plans. This includes unlimited
charging plans designed for gig and high-mileage drivers, with
significant potential savings. For more information, visit
www.evcs.com.
About Lyft:
Lyft is one of the largest transportation
networks in North America,
bringing together rideshare, bikes and scooters all in one app. We
are customer-obsessed and driven by our purpose: getting riders out
into the world so they can live their lives together, and providing
drivers a way to work that gives them control over their time and
money.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Justin
Arita
Senior Growth Manager, EVCS
justina@evcs.com
CJ Macklin
Senior Communications Manager, Lyft
cmacklin@lyft.com
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