Grab and BYD have announced a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 electric vehicles (EVs) to Grab's driver-partners in Southeast Asia. The collaboration aims to boost the electrification of transportation in the ASEAN region by providing Grab's fleet partners and driver-partners with EVs at competitive rates and extended warranties. Drivers will have options to rent or finance these EVs through Grab's car ownership schemes. Grab users in countries like Singapore and Thailand can also choose 'Eco-Friendly Ride', prioritizing green vehicles at no additional cost. The partnership will also involve 'deep IoT integration' between the EVs and Grab's platform, enhancing safety, providing driver insights, and improving real-time traffic and weather data for Grab's algorithm.
Grab and BYD have announced a regional partnership to expand access to up to 50,000 EVs to Grab ’s driver-partners across Southeast Asia, while increasing the availability of green vehicles to Grab users.
Drivers will have the option of renting the EVs from Grab’s fleet partners or opt for financing support through Grab’s car ownership schemes. In countries like Singapore and Thailand, Grab users can also choose to toggle on the ‘Eco-Friendly Ride’ option, which will prioritise allocating green vehicles at no additional charge. No mention of Malaysia in the press release, so it’s not our turn yet.
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