Uber Partners with Refex Green Mobility to Deploy 1,000 EVs by 2026

12 Mar 2025 CW Team

Uber has announced a strategic partnership with Refex Green Mobility to deploy 1,000 electric vehicles (EVs) across Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai by 2026. This initiative is a key step towards Uber’s global objective of providing 100% emission-free rides by 2040.

Driving India’s EV Adoption India’s push towards sustainable urban mobility has seen a surge in EV adoption, with ride-hailing platforms playing a crucial role in reducing urban carbon emissions. Through this collaboration, Uber aims to accelerate the shift to zero-emission mobility by eliminating barriers to EV adoption and promoting clean transport solutions.

Refex Green Mobility Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chennai-based Refex Industries Ltd, operates under the Refex eVeelz brand, actively promoting EV deployment across India. This partnership not only strengthens India’s clean energy transition but also underscores the ride-hailing sector’s commitment to reducing emissions and fostering green urban mobility.

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