{"id":3013,"date":"2016-10-19T11:54:43","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T18:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2025-03-20T07:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:32:26","slug":"why-people-rent-their-teslas-on-turo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/gearheads\/why-people-rent-their-teslas-on-turo\/","title":{"rendered":"Why people rent their Teslas on Turo"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Teslamonials<\/span><\/h2>\n

Teslas are more than just cars. They\u2019re fully electric, loaded with tech, and full of features that make the term \u201cdriving\u201d seem inadequate. This might explain their cult following, which includes serious, longtime auto fanatics, EV-lovers, and Tesla purists \u2014 all of whom bring a level of enthusiasm that no other electric vehicles even begin to approach. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because of the investment required to take these darlings home, Teslas might not come to mind as popular cars to rent out and share with other people. And yet, Turo has a substantial network of owners<\/a> renting their Teslas all over the US. So we caught up with some Tesla owners in our community to find out why they love their Teslas and what inspires them to rent them on Turo<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Joe’s Tesla Model S in Takoma Park, MD<\/p><\/div>\n

Why the love?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sure, these cars are entirely electric, which is an enormous draw for most owners. But the extraordinary performance of Tesla models, is what has drivers bewitched.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe great thing about a Tesla is that it does SO many things better than a normal car, that the eco-friendly part is just icing on the cake,\u201d raves Steve S<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhere Tesla gets it right and everyone else has so far gotten it wrong,\u201d Darren G<\/a>. asserts, \u201cis you do not have to sacrifice anything in terms of performance, technology, or features [in an eco-friendly car]. As a matter of fact it’s far superior in almost every way to any car with an internal combustion engine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Andre’s Tesla Model X in Hillsborough, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

Teslas pay for themselves<\/span><\/h3>\n

When it comes to renting Teslas on Turo, for most owners, it just makes financial sense. Some of them wouldn\u2019t be able to afford their Tesla if they didn\u2019t rent it\u00a0out. Plus the steady buzz around these cars creates a solid stream of interested renters.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Shawn’s Tesla Model in Kahului, HI<\/p><\/div>\n

According to Brent G<\/a>., \u201cMy car payment is $1,200 per month and renting out my Tesla nets me around $1,150 per month. So it\u2019s like driving it for $50 per month \u2013 the lowest cost of any car I have ever owned. For that, I get to drive it about 40% of the time.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

As Ryan C<\/a>. adds, \u201cThe Tesla has no real maintenance and an infinite mile warranty on the powertrain for eight\u00a0years.\u201d Ryan reports that in what felt like a\u00a0joke, he called up his bank to see if they would approve a $70,000 loan to buy a Tesla to rent on Turo. He was certainly concerned about taking on the debt, but, he says, \u201cI started renting it out and, lo and behold, I roughly have a free Tesla that I get to drive about a week or so a month.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Akash’s Tesla Model X in Sunnyvale, CA<\/p><\/div>\n

Sharing the experience<\/span><\/h3>\n

And then there\u2019s the awesome factor. \u201cWhy not rent it? I’m all about sharing the best car ever made,\u201d Steve S<\/a>. exalts. Nobody wants to keep the thrill of a Tesla to themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tin V<\/a>., who rents his Tesla \u201cto share the most amazing driving experience with the world,\u201d has even rented his car to members with terminal illnesses, who wanted to the chance to drive a Tesla in their lifetimes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leon F<\/a>. is grateful that Turo gives him the opportunity \u201cto meet new people to talk about Tesla with, and pay for my car at the same time.\u201d He adds that, \u201cthe community has taken care of my car as well as or better than I would myself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Safir’s Tesla Model S in LA<\/p><\/div>\n

For owners like Darren G<\/a>., it\u2019s not just the Tesla experience, but making real connections that inspire him. \u201cI rent to people from all different walks of life. From China, London, Australia, locals from California, people who planned to place an order and wanted an extended test drive. I even had two Fortune 500 companies rent it for their conventions,\u201d he explains. \u201cOne of my favorite things is meeting all these fascinating people, some of whom I even developed friendships with long after they returned the car. My experience with travelers that have rented on Turo<\/a> really made me fall in love with Turo.\u201d<\/span>
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The lesson may be that the complete experience of owning a Tesla hasn\u2019t been fully achieved until the joy of driving one has been shared with as many people as possible. That\u2019s a sentiment well-suited for Turo. So if you\u2019re ready to submit to the contagious Tesla tickle, take your pick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find a nearby Tesla<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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