To be an uber driver you need a car that fits all the requirements set by the the TFL. If you are looking to drive for Uber but do not own a car, then renting a PCO ready car that meets the specific requirements needed to drive on the Uber platform is an easy option.
Renting a PCO ready car, although convenient is a slightly costlier way to get started as you’ll probably be paying £200 plus a week. This will include maintenance, servicing, MOT and insurance and provides you with a weekly fixed cost, so you will not have to worry about any unexpected repair bills. This is still money eating into your weekly profits, so the ideal situation is to own your own car.
Owning your own car as a Private Hire Driver, greatly reduces the pressure of that large weekly payment and either allows you to earn more money or the freedom to work less hours and earn as much us you would have if you where renting. Bear in mind that you will need to cover your own insurance which could be around £70 per week.
If your not sure what the best option is for you then check out our guide on 3 Ways to Get an Uber-Ready car.
If you own your own car but are not sure if it fits the bill, then read on to see the comprehensive list of cars that are accepted to drive for Uber.
TFL Private Hire Vehicle Car Requiremnets:
– Model year 2008 or newer for London and year 2006 or newer for everywhere else in the UK
– 4-door car or minivan
– Good condition with no cosmetic damage
– No commercial branding
– All vehicles must be licensed to carry a minimum of 4 passengers
Additionally, for London additional vehicle policies and conditions apply.
– TfL Age & Condition Policy: Vehicles presented for first licensing in London must not be more than 5 years old from date of first registration and must have a Euro 6 petrol or diesel engine, or a Euro 4 petrol-hybrid engine. If you’d like to know more, you can read TfL’s requirements here.
– Imported vehicle policy: We accept imported versions of any vehicle on the London Vehicle List. All imported vehicles must possess all the vehicle documents listed in the below section (see ‘Vehicle Documents’ below).
– Estate Policy: For uberX we accept Estate versions of every vehicle on our approved list (i.e. we take the Skoda Octavia which means we also take the Skoda Octavia Estate). However, we DO NOT accept ANY Estate vehicles on UberEXEC or UberLUX.
We accept manual and automatic transmission vehicles, however we recommend automatic transmission as this makes for a smoother and easier driving experience for the rider and partner-driver.
Accepted Cars For Uber In London
UberX Accepted Vehicles
The Most popular economy choice for riders and drivers. Must have have 4 doors and be able to sit 4 passengers plus the driver
- ALFA ROMEO – GIULIA
- AUDI – A4
- AUDI – A5
- AUDI – A6
- AUDI – A7
- AUDI – A8
- AUDI – Q3
- AUDI – Q5
- AUDI – Q7
- AUDI – Q8
- BMW – 2-SERIES ACTIVE TOURER
- BMW – 2-SERIES GRAN TOURER
- BMW – 3-SERIES
- BMW – 4-SERIES
- BMW – 5-SERIES
- BMW – 6-SERIES
- BMW – 7-SERIES
- BMW – X1
- BMW – X2
- BMW – X3
- BMW – X5
- BMW – X6
- BMW – X7
- BYD – E6
- CHEVROLET – CAPTIVA
- CHEVROLET – CRUZE
- CHEVROLET – EPICA
- CHEVROLET – LACETTI SX
- CHEVROLET – ORLANDO
- CHRYSLER – 300
- CHRYSLER – GRAND VOYAGER
- CHRYSLER – SEBRING
- CHRYSLER – VOYAGER
- CITROEN – BERLINGO
- CITROEN – C-CROSSER
- CITROEN – C4
- CITROEN – C4 PICASSO
- CITROEN – C5
- CITROEN – C8
- CITROEN – DISPATCH COMBI
- CITROEN – DS5
- CITROEN – GRAND PICASSO
- CITROEN – SPACE TOURER
- DACIA – DUSTER
- DACIA – LOGAN
- DAIHATSU – GRAN MAX
- DODGE – AVENGER
- DS – MODEL 5
- FIAT – 500L
- FIAT – DOBLO
- FIAT – SCUDO
- FIAT – TIPO
- FIAT – ULYSSE
- FORD – B-MAX
- FORD – C-MAX
- FORD – FOCUS
- FORD – GALAXY
- FORD – GRAND C-MAX
- FORD – KUGA
- FORD – MONDEO
- FORD – S-MAX
- FORD – TOURNEO
- FORD – GRAND TOURNEO
- FORD – JOURNEY RS
- FORD – TOURNEO CUSTOM
- FORD – TRANSIT CONNECT
- HONDA – ACCORD
- HONDA – CIVIC
- HONDA – CR-V
- HONDA – INSIGHT
- HYUNDAI – ELANTRA
- HYUNDAI – I30
- HYUNDAI – I35
- HYUNDAI – I40
- HYUNDAI – I800
- HYUNDAI – IONIQ
- HYUNDAI – IX35
- HYUNDAI – KONA EV
- HYUNDAI – SANTA FE
- HYUNDAI – SONATA
- HYUNDAI – TRAJET
- HYUNDAI – TUCSON
- INFINITI – M35
- INFINITI – Q30
- INFINITI – Q50
- INFINITI – Q70
- JAGUAR – I-PACE
- JAGUAR – X-TYPE
- JAGUAR – XE
- JAGUAR – XF
- JAGUAR – XJ
- JEEP – GRAND CHEROKEE
- KIA – CEE’D ESTATE
- KIA – CARENS
- KIA – CEE’D SPORTSWAGON
- KIA – CERATO
- KIA – MAGENTIS
- KIA – NIRO
- KIA – OPTIMA
- KIA – SEDONA
- KIA – SORENTO
- KIA – SPORTAGE
- KIA – SOUL EV
- LAND ROVER – DISCOVERY
- LAND ROVER – EVOQUE
- LAND ROVER – FREELANDER
- LAND ROVER – RANGE ROVER SPORT
- LEXUS – ES
- LEXUS – CT
- LEXUS – GS
- LEXUS – IS
- LEXUS – IS200
- LEXUS – IS220
- LEXUS – IS250
- LEXUS – IS300
- LEXUS – LS
- LEXUS – NX
- LEXUS – RX
- MAZDA – CX-5
- MAZDA – CX7
- MAZDA MAZDA3 – MAZDA
- MAZDA MAZDA5 – MAZDA
- MAZDA MAZDA6 – MAZDA
- MERCEDES-BENZ – B-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – CLA-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – C-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – CITAN
- MERCEDES-BENZ – E-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – E-CLASS WAGON
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GL-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GLA-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GLC-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – ML CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – R-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – S-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – V-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – VIANO
- MERCEDES-BENZ – VITO
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GLC
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GLS
- MG – MG 6
- MG – MG ZS
- MITSUBISHI – CARISMA
- MITSUBISHI – GRANDIS
- MITSUBISHI – LANCER
- MITSUBISHI – OUTLANDER
- NISSAN – CHR
- NISSAN – E-NV200
- NISSAN – ELGRAND
- NISSAN – LAFESTA
- NISSAN – LEAF
- NISSAN – NV200
- NISSAN – PATHFINDER
- NISSAN – PRIMASTAR
- NISSAN – PULSAR
- NISSAN – QASHQAI
- NISSAN – QASHQAI+2
- NISSAN – SERENA
- NISSAN – X-TRAIL
- NISSAN – NV
- PEUGEOT – 3008
- PEUGEOT – 308
- PEUGEOT – 308 SW
- PEUGEOT – 4007
- PEUGEOT – 407
- PEUGEOT – 5008
- PEUGEOT – 508
- PEUGEOT – 508 SW
- PEUGEOT – 607
- PEUGEOT – 807
- PEUGEOT – BIPPER
- PEUGEOT – E7
- PEUGEOT – EUROBUS
- PEUGEOT – EXPERT
- PEUGEOT – EXPERT TEPEE
- PEUGEOT – HORIZON
- PEUGEOT – PARTNER
- PEUGEOT – PREMIER
- PEUGEOT – TRAVELLER
- PORSCHE – CAYENNE
- PORSCHE – MACAN
- PROTON – GEN-2
- PROTON – PERSONA
- RENAULT – ESPACE
- RENAULT – FLUENCE
- RENAULT – GRAND SCENIC
- RENAULT – KADJAR
- RENAULT – LAGUNA
- RENAULT – MEGANE
- RENAULT – MEGANE ESTATE
- RENAULT – SCENIC
- RENAULT – TRAFIC
- RENAULT – ZOE
- SAAB – 93
- SAAB – 59
- SEAT – ALHAMBRA
- SEAT – ALTEA XL
- SEAT – EXEO
- SEAT – LEON ST
- SEAT – TOLEDO
- SEAT – X-PERIENCE
- SKODA – KODIAQ
- SKODA – OCTAVIA
- SKODA – OCTAVIA COMBI
- SKODA – RAPID
- SKODA – RAPID SPACEBACK
- SKODA – SUPERB
- SSANGYONG – KORANDO
- SSANGYONG – REXTON
- SSANGYONG – RODIUS
- SSANGYONG – TURISMO
- SUBARU – FORESTER
- SUBARU – LEGACY
- SUZUKI – S-CROSS
- TESLA – MODEL 3
- TESLA – MODEL S
- TESLA – MODEL X
- TOYOTA – AURIS
- TOYOTA – AURION
- TOYOTA – ESTATE
- TOYOTA – AURIS TOURING SPORTS
- TOYOTA – AVENSIS
- TOYOTA – C-HR
- TOYOTA – CAMRY
- TOYOTA – ESTIMA
- TOYOTA – HIACE
- TOYOTA – PREVIA
- TOYOTA – PRIUS
- TOYOTA – PRIUS+
- TOYOTA – PROACE
- TOYOTA – RAV4
- TOYOTA – VERSO
- TOYOTA – COROLLA
- TOYOTA – COROLLA HATCHBACK
- TOYOTA – COROLLA TOURING SPORTS
- TOYOTA CROWN – CROWN
- VAUXHALL – ANTARA
- VAUXHALL – ASTRA
- VAUXHALL – INSIGNIA
- VAUXHALL – SIGNUM
- VAUXHALL – VECTRA
- VAUXHALL – VIVARO
- VAUXHALL – ZAFIRA
- VOLKSWAGEN – ARTEON
- VOLKSWAGEN – BORA
- VOLKSWAGEN – CADDY
- VOLKSWAGEN – CARAVELLE
- VOLKSWAGEN – CC
- VOLKSWAGEN – E-GOLF
- VOLKSWAGEN – GOLF ESTATE
- VOLKSWAGEN – GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- VOLKSWAGEN – JETTA
- VOLKSWAGEN – PASSAT
- VOLKSWAGEN – PHAETON
- VOLKSWAGEN – SHARAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – SURAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – TIGUAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – TOUAREG
- VOLKSWAGEN – TOURAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – TRANSPORTER
- VOLVO – S40
- VOLVO – S60
- VOLVO – S80
- VOLVO – S90
- VOLVO – V40
- VOLVO – V50
- VOLVO – V60
- VOLVO – V70
- VOLVO – V90
- VOLVO – XC60
- VOLVO – XC90
- VOLVO – XC70
- VW GOLF – SV
UberXL Accepted Vehicles
Larger vehicles that can seat 6 or more passengers
- AUDI – Q7
- CHEVROLET – ORLANDO
- CHRYSLER – GRAND VOYAGER
- CITROEN – C8
- CITROEN – DISPATCH COMBI
- CITROEN – GRAND PICASSO
- CITROEN – SPACE TOURER
- DAIHATSU – GRAN MAX
- FIAT – SCUDO
- FORD – GALAXY
- FORD – GRAND C-MAX
- FORD – TOURNEO
- FORD – GRAND TOURNEO
- FORD – TOURNEO CUSTOM
- FORD – TRANSIT CONNECT
- FORD – TRANSIT CUSTOM
- FORD – S-MAX
- HYUNDAI – I800
- HYUNDAI – SANTA FE
- KIA – CARENS
- KIA – SEDONA
- KIA – SORENTO
- LAND ROVER – DISCOVERY
- MERCEDES-BENZ – CITAN
- MERCEDES-BENZ – GL-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – R-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – V-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – VIANO
- MERCEDES-BENZ – VITO
- MITSUBISHI – GRANDIS
- NISSAN – NV200
- NISSAN – QASHQAI+2
- NISSAN – SERENA
- NISSAN – PRIMASTAR
- PEUGEOT – 5008
- PEUGEOT – 807
- PEUGEOT – EUROBUS
- PEUGEOT – EXPERT
- PEUGEOT – TRAVELLER
- RENAULT – ESPACE
- RENAULT – GRAND SCENIC
- RENAULT – TRAFIC
- SEAT – ALHAMBRA
- SKODA – KODIAQ
- SSANGYONG – RODIUS
- SSANGYONG – TURISMO
- TOYOTA – ESTIMA
- TOYOTA – PREVIA
- TOYOTA – PROACE
- TOYOTA – VOXY
- TOYOTA – HIACE
- VAUXHALL – VIVARO
- VAUXHALL – ZAFIRA
- VOLKSWAGEN – CADDY
- VOLKSWAGEN – CARAVELLE
- VOLKSWAGEN – SHARAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – SURAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – TOURAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – TRANSPORTER
- VOLVO – XC90
UberEXEC Accepted Vehicles
Mid-tier luxury vehicles
- AUDI – A6
- AUDI – A7
- AUDI – A8
- BMW – 5-SERIES
- BMW – 6-SERIES
- BMW – 7-SERIES
- CHRYSLER – 300
- JAGUAR – X-TYPE
- JAGUAR – XF
- JAGUAR – XJ
- LEXUS – LS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – E-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – S-CLASS (SHORT WHEEL BASE)
- TESLA – MODEL S
- TESLA – MODEL X
- VOLVO – S60
UberLUX Accepted Vehicles
Ultimate luxury vehicles
AUDI – A8 (LONGWHEEL BASE)
BENTLEY – FLYING SPUR
BENTLEY – MULSANNE
BMW – 7-SERIES (LONGWHEEL BASE)
JAGUAR – XJ (LONGWHEEL BASE)
LAND ROVER – RANGE ROVER
LAND ROVER – RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
LAND ROVER – RANGE ROVER VOGUE
LAND ROVER – VELAR
MERCEDES-BENZ – S-CLASS
ROLLS ROYCE – GHOST
ROLLS ROYCE – PHANTOM
ROLLS ROYCE – SILVER CLOUD
UberAccess Accepted Vehicles
Wheelchair accessible vehicles that allow the wheelchair user to stay in the wheelchair as they ride
- CITROEN – CITROEN BERLINGO WAV
- FORD – FORD CONNECT WAV
- PEUGEOT – PEUGEOT PARTNER WAV
- PEUGEOT – PEUGEOT HORIZON WAV
- PEUGEOT – PEUGEOT EXPERT WAV
- VOLKSWAGEN – VOLKSWAGEN CADDY WAY
Uber Not Accepted Cars
Popular vehicles that are not accepted on the Uber app either because they are too small or have do not have 4 doors.
- AUDI – A1
- AUDI – A2
- AUDI – A3
- AUDI – RS 3
- BMW – 1-SERIES
- BMW – 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO
- CHEVROLET – LACETTI
- CITROEN – C1
- CITROEN – C2
- CITROEN – C3
- CITROEN – C3 PICASSO
- CITROEN – C4 CACTUS
- CITROEN – DS3
- CITROEN – XSARA
- DACIA – SANDERO
- DAEWOO – MATIZ
- FIAT – GRANDE PUNTO
- FIAT – PUNTO
- FORD – FIESTA
- FORD – FUSION
- HONDA – CIVIC HATCHBACK
- HONDA – FR-V
- HONDA – FRV
- HONDA – JAZZ
- HONDA – HR-V
- HYUNDAI – ACCENT
- HYUNDAI – GETZ
- HYUNDAI – I10
- HYUNDAI – I20
- HYUNDAI – IX20
- JEEP – RENEGADE
- KIA – PICANTO
- KIA – RIO
- KIA – SOUL
- KIA – VENGA
- MAZDA – 2
- MAZDA – PREMACY
- MERCEDES-BENZ – A-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – CLS-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – E-CLASS COUPE
- MERCEDES-BENZ – SL-CLASS
- MERCEDES-BENZ – VANEO
- MINI – CLUBMAN
- MINI – COUNTRYMAN
- MITSUBISHI – ASX
- NISSAN – JUKE
- NISSAN – NOTE
- NISSAN – PRIMERA
- NISSAN – TILDA
- PEUGEOT – 1007
- PEUGEOT – 107
- PEUGEOT – 108
- PEUGEOT – 2008
- PEUGEOT – 206
- PEUGEOT – 207
- PEUGEOT – 208
- PEUGEOT – 306
- PEUGEOT – 307
- PORSCHE – PANAMERA
- RENAULT – CAPTUR
- RENAULT – CLIO
- ROVER – 75
- SEAT – ALTEA
- SEAT – IBIZA
- SEAT – LEON
- SKODA – FABIA
- SKODA – ROOMSTER
- SKODA – YETI
- SSANGYONG – TIVOLI
- SUZUKI – GRAND VITARA
- SUZUKI – SWIFT
- SUZUKI – SX4
- TOYOTA – ALPHARD
- TOYOTA – AYGO
- TOYOTA – ISIS
- TOYOTA – PLUG IN HYBRID
- TOYOTA – VELLFIRE
- TOYOTA – YARIS
- VAUXHALL – AMPERA
- VAUXHALL – CORSA
- VAUXHALL – CROSSLAND
- VAUXHALL – MERIVA
- VAUXHALL – MOKKA
- VOLKSWAGEN – GOLF
- VOLKSWAGEN – SPORTSVAN
- VOLKSWAGEN – POLO
- VOLKSWAGEN – T ROC
- VOLKSWAGEN – UP
- VOLVO – C30
- VOLVO – C70
*Please make sure that your vehicle is eligible before you apply*
If your car is on the list and meets the criteria, you are off to a great start. Owning your own car means you will make more money as your cost will be a lower than someone who has to rent a car to driver for Uber, especially if you will only be driving part time.
If your vehicle qualifies and your thinking about becoming a Private Hire Driver for Uber or any other platform, your first step is to apply for a PCO licence.
Read the article “How To Become An Uber Driver In London (Step By Step Guide)” for a step by step guide on the application process.
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Uber Car Requirements FAQ
How Old Can A Car Be For Uber
– PHVs under 18 months old must be zero emission capable (ZEC) and meet the Euro 6 emissions standard when licensed for the first time
– PHVs over 18 months old must have a Euro 6 (petrol or diesel) engine when licensed for the first time
What Is The Best Car To Drive For Uber
As a Private Hire Driver you will be driving hundreds of miles a week so you need a car that is economical and reliable. The Toyota Prius is by far the most popular car for these reasons but electric cars are slowly becoming a better option.
Can I Use A Diesel Car
From 2020, TFL are phasing out diesel cars and eventually, all PCO cars will have to be hybrid or electric.
Can I Rent A PCO Car If I Don't Own My Own
Yes! In Fact the majority of private higher drivers rent their cars as it is a low cost way to becoming a private hire driver. You can even rent a car through us at appdriver.
