UK Uber Drivers Race to Toyota’s All-Electric bZ4X

• Toyota’s new Uber Driver Scheme proves an instant success with more than 1,000 bZ4X electric SUV sales in just 10 weeks
• Owner-drivers and fleet partners benefit from new partnership between Toyota and the leading ride-hailing business
• Scheme features a bespoke hire purchase product with 0% APR representative    
• Special focus on the Toyota bZ4X battery electric SUV; access also provided to other Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles

Britain’s Uber drivers have been quick to seize the opportunity to own and run Toyota’s all-electric bZ4X SUV following the launch of a new partnership between the manufacturer and the leading transportation and ride-hailing business.

In little more than 10 weeks, orders have been placed for more than 1,000 bZ4X, together with other Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicles. As well as individual owner-drivers, Toyota’s fleet partners have also secured hundreds of sales linked to the new Uber Driver Scheme.

The high level of interest is further reflected in more than 75,000 unique visits to a dedicated online micro-site giving details of bZ4X and other vehicles available, and a step-by-step guide to the financing options.

Toyota (GB) and Toyota Financial Services have developed a new vehicle financing product specifically for Uber owner-drivers to acquire a new Toyota or Lexus BEV through Toyota or Lexus Hire Purchase with 0% APR representative, over a term of up to 60 months.

There is a special focus on the Toyota bZ4X SUV, with Uber providing additional support for those choosing the model. 

The Toyota bZ4X addresses the principal requirements of Uber owner-drivers, not least in strong reliability and lasting, hard-wearing quality, mile after mile, day after day. There is also the peace of mind provided by Toyota’s industry-leading warranty of up to 10 years or 100,000 miles* and specific cover for the electric vehicle battery, which is guaranteed to retain a minimum 70 per cent of capacity for up to 10 years or 620,000 miles.

In addition, performance is smooth, strong and stable and driver and passengers travel in quiet comfort, whatever the traffic or weather conditions. There’s also generous loadspace in the boot for passengers’ luggage.

Neil Broad, General Manager Toyota Fleet Services, 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.”

*Terms and conditions apply, visit www.toyota.co.uk for details.

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