Electrify America Expands Lyft Discounts

Electrify America and Lyft today announced they are extending their agreement to provide Lyft EV drivers with discounted charging at Electrify America stations coast-to-coast. Under the premium charging deal, active and eligible drivers on Lyft will receive a tiered discount on Electrify America Pass pricing for DC Fast charging at all Electrify America stations. The charging agreement is said to be a loyalty benefit for Lyft Rewards drivers, as in the more they drive, the more they save.

“Upfront costs and access to affordable charging continue to be two of the biggest challenges drivers face when transitioning to electric vehicles. By becoming the first rideshare company to team up with Electrify America, we’re further attacking those barriers head on. Drivers could potentially save hundreds of dollars on charging per year, in addition to the money they would already save on maintenance, by making the switch to EVs. It’s a win for drivers and a win for our environment,” said Erin Gray, Product Director at Lyft.

To activate their eligible discount, drivers will need to obtain an enrollment code from Lyft, and establish an Electrify America account to complete the Premium Offer enrollment through the Electrify America mobile app (mobile carrier texting and data rates may apply). In addition, drivers can use the app to locate nearby charging stations, check charger availability, and navigate to the charging stations.

The DC fast charging discount is offered to all active drivers on Lyft using a capable EV. It is available at stations with energy and time-based pricing as follows:

• All drivers receive a discount of $0.11/kWh for sites that feature energy-based pricing, or, for sites that feature time-based pricing, $0.03/min for 1-90 kW and $0.07/min for 1-350 kW charging, based on the maximum charge their EV can accept.
• Gold and Platinum drivers receive a discount of $0.14/kWh for sites that have energy-based pricing, or, for sites that feature time-based pricing, $0.04/min for 1-90 kW and $0.09/min for 1-350 kW charging, based on the maximum charge their EV can accept.

Electrify America says it currently has ~800 charging stations comprised of 3500 individual chargers open or with construction completed.