More seats. No fuel tank.
Seven seats in a 2+2+3 layout open up group bookings and airport runs a 5-seater simply can't accept, and every kilometre you drive comes out of a 103.36kWh battery you charge overnight rather than a fuel bowser.
Seven seats and 520km of WLTC range. The electric people mover for rideshare drivers chasing bigger groups and lower running costs every shift.
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Seven seats in a 2+2+3 layout open up group bookings and airport runs a 5-seater simply can't accept, and every kilometre you drive comes out of a 103.36kWh battery you charge overnight rather than a fuel bowser.
520km WLTC combined range
Up to 2,310 litres of boot capacity
Ventilated front seats
15.6" Intelligent Infotainment Screen
360° View Monitor for tight pickups
Power sliding doors on both sides
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Most rideshare vehicles stop at five passengers. The D9 seats 7 in a 2+2+3 layout, so group bookings and family airport runs are yours to accept. Boot space starts at 410 litres and opens up to 2,310 with the seats down, and power sliding doors on both sides let passengers load themselves in.
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The 103.36kWh BYD Blade Battery delivers 520km of WLTC combined range, which covers a full metro day on power you scheduled overnight at home. When the shift runs long, the CCS 2 port takes up to 200kW, and the energy efficient heat pump keeps cold-weather consumption from eating your range.
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Your seat is 8-way power adjustable with 4-way lumbar support and ventilation, and tri-zone climate control plus double-layer acoustic glass keep the noise and heat out. Behind you, ventilated massage seats, individual air vents and two 50W wireless chargers keep passengers happy, which shows up in your ratings.
*Images for illustrative purposes only. Please confirm final specifications and features with our experts prior to purchase.
Discover features and specifications for the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300
Driven Wheels: Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain: Electric
Front Motor type: Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Front Motor Maximum Power (kW): 230
Front Motor Maximum Torque (Nm): 360
Total Maximum Power (kW): 230
Total Maximum Torque (Nm): 360
Acceleration 0-100 (km/h) (s): 9.5
Battery Type: BYD Blade Battery (LFP)
Battery capacity (kWh): 103.36
NEDC Combined Range (km): 600
WLTC Combined Range (km): 520
AC Charging Port - Type 2: 11kW
Portable Charging Cable (Mode 2): Standard
DC Charging Port - CCS 2: 200kW
Intelligent Battery Temperature Management System: Standard
Energy Efficient Heat Pump: Standard
V2L Function: 6.6kW
Regenerative Braking: Standard
Drive Modes: Standard, Eco, Sport, Snow
Scheduled Charging: Standard
Overall length (mm): 5250
Overall width (mm): 1960
Overall height (mm): 1920
Wheelbase (mm): 3110
Wheel track - front/rear (mm): 1675/1675
Minimum turning radius (m): 5.95
Maximum Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 155
Minimum Boot Capacity (L): 410
Maximum Boot Capacity (L): 2310
Seating Capacity: 7
Kerb weight (kg): 2764
Gross Vehicle Mass (kg): 3338
2+FM & DAB Radio
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Phone Connectivity & Audio Streaming
15.6-Inch Intelligent Infotainment Screen
775W DYNAUDIO 14-Speaker Premium Sound System
Four Zone Voice Assistant - English
Over-The-Air (OTA) Remote Updates
10.25-Inch Driver Instrument Cluster
Second-Row Multi-Function LCD Armrest Display
12-Inch Heads Up Display (W-HUD)
BYD Connected Services - Remote Start, Remote Preconditioning
In-Car Mobile Hotspot
4G Network Connection
Front Airbags - Driver & Passenger
Front Side Airbags - Driver & Passenger
Second-Row Side Airbags
Front, Middle & Rear Ultra-Long Side Curtain Airbags
Front Seat Belts - Dual-Stage Pretensioner
Second-Row Seat Belt - Force Limited Pretensioner
Third-Row Seat Belts - Force Limited Non-Pretensioner
Seat Belt Reminder - Front & Middle
2 x Second-Row ISOFIX Child Restraint Anchorage Points
Post Collision Auto Unlocking
Mechanical Child Safety Lock
Auto-Hold
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Disc Wiping System (BDW)
Controller Deceleration Parking (CDP)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Electric Parking Brake System (EPB)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
Hill Descent Control System (HDC)
Hill Hold Control (HHC)
Roll Movement Intervention (RMI)
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Vehicle Dynamic Control System (VDC)
Remote Central Locking
Keyless Entry & Start
Bluetooth Key
Electronic Key
NFC Key*
Torsional rigidity (Cell-to-Body design): over 24,000Nm/°
Airbag count: 8-airbag protection
The rising popularity of EVs will come as no surprise to those already driving one for their rideshare business. EVs offer lower running costs, reduced maintenance expenses, and environmental benefits.
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Splend provides a subscription-based car plan designed specifically for Uber and other rideshare drivers in Australia. Drivers sign a subscription agreement, not a finance or loan contract.
You pay a single weekly subscription fee that covers:
A) Vehicle access (rideshare-ready car)
B) Registration, CTP, Rideshare licence/inspections, Scheduled servicing, and replacement tyres and brakes due to wear
C) Rideshare-specific loss and damage cover (for Flexi Own contracts from 1 October 2025 you can opt instead to obtain your own eligible Rideshare insurance should you wish)
Splend offers two flexible vehicle plans to suit your needs:
Flexi Own – work towards ownership while benefiting from all inclusions.
Flexi Try – try before you buy, ideal for testing rideshare or EVs.
*Subject to the terms of your Flexi Own/Flexi Try agreement. Servicing and maintenance subject to applicable caps. Additional fees may apply.
Here’s a full run-down of costs for our Flexi Own agreement.
Up-front:
One-off setup fee for new cars and pre-owned cars
At onboarding:
Pro-rata charge for remainder of first week
First weekly fee (billed one week in advance)
Weekly fee includes:
Vehicle rental
Registration & CTP
Scheduled servicing (up to 180,000 km)*
Replacement tyres & brakes due to wear*
Unlimited KMs¹
Optional extras:
Payout Protection Fee may apply (see Additional Fees for more details)
Loss and Damage cover (and optional replacement vehicle inclusion)*. Additional charges may occur if Loss and Damage cover taken out for driving >1,000km per week^
Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable Loss and Damage Waiver in the event of an accident - See Additional Fees for more details)
Not included:
Fuel/charging, rideshare platform fees, tolls, fines and other fees and charges.
*Subject to caps in your agreement and overarching T&Cs in your Flexi-own agreement. Additional fees may apply. Some of our vehicles will be available without servicing and other consumables, for a lower weekly subscription. Speak to one of our friendly staff for further details
^Excess km fees only applicable for customers who take out Loss and Damage Cover. Speak to one of our friendly staff and consult the terms of your Flexi own agreement.
Signing up is simple:
Enquire online through the Splend website, and one of our experts will call you
Book an appointment at your local Splend hub to test drive and finalise sign-up
Provide required documents (driver’s licence, proof of Uber account, proof of address)
Accept your quote
Review and sign the subscription agreement (we recommend you obtain independent legal advice before signing)
Pick up your car once approved and start driving.
Splend offers a wide range of rideshare-ready vehicles (new and pre-owned), including EVs, Hybrids and selected ICE vehicles. Models may be suitable for Uber categories like Premier, Max, XL, Comfort Electric, Comfort, or Green. You can browse the current range of available cars on the Splend site.
*Uber determines eligibility for specific categories. Splend can recommend models based on cost and earning potential. Browse current cars on the Splend site
You can check out all our Frequently Asked Questions here. Give us a call at 1800 SPLEND, or fill in our Enquiry form.
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