Uber has committed an initial $100 million specifically to develop EV charging infrastructure tailored for robotaxis in major urban centers — starting with Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Dallas.

Uber has committed an initial $100 million specifically to develop EV charging infrastructure tailored for robotaxis in major urban centers — starting with Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Dallas. | First Uber robotaxi depot commissioning

Key catalyst: First Uber robotaxi depot commissioning

Watch events: First Uber robotaxi depot opening; EVgo/Electra partnership milestones

Uber Feb 2026 announcement covered by CleanTechnica; partnerships with EVgo, Electra, Hubber, Ionity. Semafor Mar 2026 reported $1T total AV investment framework.

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