Can you drive for Uber with your car? See vehicle requirements

If you want to drive for Uber, you need to have access to a vehicle that meets all of the current requirements.

You a few options: You can use a vehicle you already own, you can rent a vehicle through Uber, or you can buy a qualifying car.

Read on to learn the current Uber vehicle requirements, then see a list of example cars that you can use for each Uber ride type.

And if your car doesn’t qualify, learn how to rent a qualifying car through the Uber rental programs with Hertz, Avis, and more.

Article contents

• Uber vehicle requirements
  • Requirements for X, XL, Comfort, Black, Premier
• The Uber vehicle inspection
• How to rent a car for Uber
• Complete list of model year requirements by state

Uber’s vehicle search tool: See the full list of vehicles that qualify for Uber in your city

Use Uber’s vehicle search tool to see a list of eligible vehicles and the maximum vehicle age allowed for each service.

The search tool can also tell you which Uber service each vehicle qualifies for. For example, an SUV will qualify for UberX and XL.

Uber X vehicle requirements

Uber X is the standard economy Uber service that accommodates up to 4 passengers.

Most 4-door vehicles that are 15 years old or newer will qualify as long as the vehicle is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition.

A few cities require newer vehicles, typically 10 years old or newer.

Uber X vehicles must meet these requirements:

• 15 years years old or newer in most cities
  • Check Uber’s vehicle search tool for specific info about your city
• Must have five seat belts (room for four passengers)
• Four full doors: No center-opening rear doors (Honda Element) or three doors (Hyundai Veloster)

Cars that qualify for UberX

Note: Not a complete list

Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Mazda3 and Mazda6, Toyota Camry and Corolla, Ford Focus, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma, Honda Civic, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Cruz, Chevrolet Cobalt, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, Chrysler 300 and 200.

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Uber XL vehicle requirements

Uber XL is for groups of 5–6 passengers or for passengers who need extra space for luggage. Most minivans and SUVs with a large third row typically qualify for XL.

Prices for XL are higher than X, so you can potentially earn more money per ride if you drive an XL vehicle. Uber XL is a commonly requested ride type for airport passengers.

• Must seat six passengers (7 factory-installed seatbelts)
• Typically same model year requirement as Uber X, but it can vary
• No full-size vans or box trucks

Example of vehicles that qualify for UberXL

Note: This is not a complete list

GMC Acadia, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, Ford Flex, Dodge Durango, Dodge Grand Caravan, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Yukon XL, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander, Nissan Quest, Chevy Traverse, Hyundai Santa Fe

Uber Comfort vehicle requirements

Uber Comfort offers newer, arger vehicles with more legroom at a lower price than UberXL and Black. Uber Comfort is a popular option for airport trips and for riders who don’t want to ride in a compact car.

• Vehicle must be 8 years old or newer and featured on the premium vehicle eligibility list
• Vehicle must have more legroom than smaller cars
• Drivers must have at least 100 rides and a rating of 4.85 or higher
  • Some cities require 250 rides

Vehicles that qualify for Uber Comfort

Note: Not a complete list

Sedans: Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Volkswagen Passat

SUVs: Hyundai Santa Fe, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Kia Sorrento, Mazda CX-9, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Chevrolet Blazer, Volkswagen Atlas

Uber Black and Black SUV vehicle requirements

Uber Black and Black SUV are luxury services with the highest vehicle standards.

• Vehicle must be 5 years old or newer (currently 2019) and featured on the premium vehicle eligibility list
• Black paint, black leather interior
• Commercial registration and insurance
• Must have city-specific airport permits (when required)
• Full Uber black requirements and how to qualify for Black service

Vehicles that qualify for Black and Black SUV

Note: Not a complete list

Uber Black cars: Audi A6 A7 A8, BMW 5 & 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S, Jaguar XF and XJ, Cadillac XTS

Uber SUV: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban, Lincoln Navigator, GMC Yukon XL, Infiniti QX80, Mercedes GL-Class, Lexus LX

Uber Premier and Premier SUV vehicle requirements

Uber Premier and Premier SUV are luxury ride types in cities that don’t have Uber Black and SUV. This cost is approximately twice as high as an Uber X. Uber Premier is similar to Uber Black, but drivers aren’t required to have commercial registration.

• Vehicle must be 6 years old or newer. Currently 2018 models are accepted
• Must be on the approved list of luxury vehicles
  • Use the Uber vehicle search tool to see qualifying models qualify

Vehicles that qualify for Premier and Premier SUV

Note: Not a complete list

Uber Premier: Audi6 series and up, BMW 5 series and up, Cadillac CTS, Genesis, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes E-Class and up, Porsche, Tesla, Volvo.

Example Premier SUV: Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon, Ford Expedition, Infiniti SUVs, Land Rover

• A Guide to Uber Premier for Drivers and Passengers

Uber Green vehicle requirements

Uber Green is a ride in an electric or hybrid vehicle. There is a $1 surcharge to passengers: half goes to drivers, and half goes to Uber’s green initiatives.

• Hybrid or electric vehicles that meet Uber X requirements
• 5 factory installed seatbelts
• Not available in all cities

Vehicles that qualify for Premier and Premier SUV

Note: Not a complete list

All Tesla models, Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Hybrid, Toyota Camry and Rav4 Hybrid, Hyundai IONIQ electric.

Uber Lux vehicle requirements

A luxury car service that only accepts the top models from luxury automakers.

• Full-size luxury vehicle
• Commercial insurance required
• Available in California and NYC

Vehicles that qualify for Lux

Note: Not a complete list

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model S, Range Rover, Jaguar XK, Lexus LS, Bentley, Maybach, Rolls Royce

Special vehicle requirements for NYC

Uber vehicles and drivers in New York City must comply with rules set by the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). NYC vehicles must have TLC plates and commercial insurance.

In NYC, Uber vehicles can be 15 years old or newer.

Uber Eats vehicle requirements

Uber Eats is an on-demand food delivery service that has easier vehicle requirements. The main difference is that Uber Eats accepts vehicles with 2 doors, and your vehicle can be older.

Uber Eats vehicles must be 20 years old or newer in some cities, while others only allow 15 years old or newer. Read more about driving for Uber Eats here.

You will get ride requests for every service that your car qualifies for

If you drive for Uber with a vehicle that is eligible for more than one service, you will get ride requests for all the services your vehicle is eligible for.

For example, if you drive an SUV that qualifies for XL, you will receive ride requests for Uber X and XL by default. You can choose to enable or disable ride requests from other Uber services in your Driving Preferences.

How to enable or disable requests for other Uber ride types

Visiting the Driving Preferences menu in the Uber driver app to select the types of trip requests you receive.

For example, if you have an XL vehicle, you can disable Uber X requests and only allow XL requests.

Tap the bottom area of the home screen to open your Trip Planner. Then tap the icon with two lines to open Driving Preferences. Tap on a service to enable or disable requests from that service.

One warning: The ride volume of higher-cost services like UberXL and Comfort is typically much lower than the volume of UberX rides. Most drivers accept ride requests from all Uber services to stay busy.

You might not get enough requests if you limit yourself to only one ride type.

Aging out of the system: Your car can become too old for Uber

It is possible for your car to age out of Uber’s system. Uber updates their model year requirement every year, typically a few months into the new year.

When your car no longer matches the minimum model year requirement, you will no longer be able to go online with that vehicle.

• Here’s What Happens When Your Car Becomes Too Old for Uber

Find out: Does your car qualify for Uber?

The best way to find out if your car qualifies for Uber is to go to the search tool at Uber.com and enter your city and vehicle model.

Ultimately, the only way to determine if your car qualifies is to go through the application process.

After you let Uber know what kind of car you have and provide basic personal information, Uber will tell you if you should move forward to complete the background check and vehicle inspection.

Complete list of model year requirements

Search for your state to see the oldest vehicle that Uber will accept. Updated January 2025.

State	Oldest Vehicle Year
Alabama	2009
Alaska	2012
Arizona	2008
Arkansas	2008
California	2008
Colorado	2008
Connecticut	2012
Delaware	2008
Florida	2008
Georgia	2008
Hawaii	2008
Idaho	2008
Illinois	2008
Indiana	2008
Iowa	2008
Kansas	2008
Kentucky	2008
Louisiana	2008
Maine	2008
Maryland	2012
Massachusetts	2008
Michigan	2008
Minnesota	2009
Mississippi	2008
Missouri	2008
Montana	2008
Nebraska	2008
Nevada	2008
New Hampshire	2008
New Jersey	2008
New Mexico	2008
New York State	2008
New York City	2008
North Carolina	2008
North Dakota	2008
Ohio	2008
Oklahoma	2008
Oregon	2008
Oregon - Portland	2009
Oregon - Eugene	2009
Pennsylvania	2009
Rhode Island	2009
South Carolina	2008
South Dakota	2008
Tennessee	2008
Texas	2008
Utah	2008
Vermont	2009
Virginia	2008
Washington D.C.	2008
Washington state	2009
West Virginia	2008
Wisconsin	2008
Wyoming	2008