In the Phoenix metropolitan area, where delivery and rideshare routes stretch across hundreds of miles of highway between Buckeye, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Queen Creek, fuel costs are the single largest variable expense for any driver. Whether driving full-time on Uber and Lyft or completing multi-app shifts on DoorDash, Spark, and Grubhub, your vehicle’s MPG determines your real hourly wage.
The True Cost of Driving Gas-Powered Vehicles vs. Hybrids
A standard gas sedan or compact SUV averages 22 to 28 MPG in Phoenix summer traffic with the air conditioning blasting. At 1,000 miles driven per week, that means consuming roughly 40 gallons of gas. In contrast, Drive It Pro’s fleet of dedicated Toyota Prius and Prius V hybrids averages between 45 and 52 MPG under identical conditions, cutting your fuel consumption to roughly 20 gallons.
That fuel difference alone puts $70 to $100+ of cash back into your pocket every single week—or more than $4,000 to $5,000 annually. You earn the same fares on the platforms, but your operating overhead is slashed in half.
Eliminate Unplanned Repair Bills and Depreciation
Putting 4,000 miles a month on a personal vehicle accelerates mechanical wear. Oil changes are required monthly, brake pads wear out quickly in stop-and-go Valley traffic, and summer pavement temps rapidly degrade tires. When your personal car breaks down, you face an expensive mechanic’s invoice on top of lost driving income.
With Drive It Pro, 100% of mechanical maintenance is covered at our Phoenix and Mesa facilities with zero appointment needed. Punctured tires and chipped windshields are also 100% covered across 58 Discount Tire locations in Maricopa County. Explore our fleet in the Car Gallery and get started today!
