Uber has announced plans to invest more than $100 million in building charging infrastructure for autonomous vehicles, signaling a deeper commitment to scaling its robotaxi ecosystem.
The initiative includes deploying DC fast-charging stations at autonomous fleet depots and key operational hubs across priority cities. The rollout will begin in the United States, starting with the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Dallas, before expanding internationally.
Uber is also forming partnerships with global chargepoint operators to support deployment. These include EVgo in major U.S. cities such as New York and San Francisco, Electra in Paris and Madrid, and Hubber and Ionity in London. The agreements aim to enable hundreds of new charging points where demand is highest.
Autonomous vehicles have become a central strategic focus for Uber as it seeks to secure market share in the emerging robotaxi sector and compete with players such as Tesla. The company currently collaborates with more than 20 partners worldwide across freight, delivery, and ride-hailing automation.
Robotaxi services are already operating through Uber’s platform in four U.S. cities as well as in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh through partnerships with firms including Waymo and WeRide.
The investment reflects a broader effort to build the operational backbone required for scalable self-driving fleets.
