Uber drivers are liking the Teslas

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It seems like the plan toelectrify its driver fleet is off to a great start. Over 15,000 drivers have signed on to rent cars from the ride-sharing company through a partnership with the rental company. The deal is the largest-ever expansion of electric vehicles on a mobility platform in North America, according to the company.

With the increased cost of gas, the popularity of electric vehicles is at an all time high. The same is true for the drivers of the ride-sharing service. The program is a win for drivers, who are expressing pride in being part of the climate solution and are welcoming increased earnings through gas savings, electric vehicle incentives, and tips.

The assessment of their drivers' all-electric experience was glowing. One driver said it handles the mileage well. 95 percent of drivers who rent cars through the platform have never driven an EV before, and 92 percent of them are now considering buying one, according to the company.

A big ad campaign starring Tom Brady helped spark a lot of attention to the news of the initial purchase of 100,000 cars by the rental car company. As a result of the deal, the company became a trillion dollar company. The Polestar 2 vehicles will be available for rental by the end of the year, after a large order of 65,000 units was announced by the company in April.

To be eligible, drivers need to have completed at least 150 trips and maintain a 4.5 star rating. It costs about $300 a week to rent the car and drivers get an extra dollar for every trip they make.

Qualified drivers can sign up in certain cities.

Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Connecticut, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis - St. Paul, Nashville, New Jersey, New Orleans, NYC Suburbs, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, St Louis, Tampa Bay, Washington D.C.