What is the minimum charge I need to have when I turn my car back in?

As long as there is at least 250 miles of range left on the meter at the time it's turned back in, there will be no charge. Anything less than 250 miles, there will be a $30 charge.

How do I charge my Tesla Model S?

Charging equipment will be included with your car. Charging can be accomplished with a standard 120V wall outlet (slow charge), or you can use the CHAdeMO adapter included with the car to use one of several level-3 charging stations on the island. Currently there are no Tesla Superchargers operational on the Oahu (coming soon), so with the exception of a few free charging stations on the island, many chargers (including all the high-speed charging stations) will charge a fee to use them. In all cases, it will be cheaper than filling a car with Hawaii-priced gas for a conventional rental car.

Will the autopilot avoid pedestrians or parked cars on the side of the road?

Not really!! I HIGHLY recommend you not use autosteer on side roads. The car is programmed to stay in the middle of the lane, and if there are pedestrians, bike riders, etc. on the side of the road, the autopilot WILL NOT drive defensively and swerve slightly to avoid these hazards. It will simply stay in the middle of the lane. Due to the HIGH number of people walking, riding bikes, etc. on Oahu side roads, please limit or avoid the use of autosteer on side roads. Autopilot should be reserved for major roads and highways.

Do I need to wash and clean the car before turning it in?

Yes! A cleaning fee of $35 cleaning fee will be incurred if the car is turned in dirty.

Will the car actually drive by itself on Hawaii roads?

Yes and No! While the "full-self-driving" feature has been purchased for this car, Teslas still have not been authorized for full navigation on city streets. Navigation on autopilot is possible on major roads (H-1, H-2, H-3), but once your car navigates the exits off these roads, it will no longer "navigate" on auto pilot. The "autosteer" function of the autopilot will work on many non-highway (2-lane) roads, but it will NOT stop at stop signs, stop lights, etc. It will merely stay within it's lane and slow down for slower traffic in front of you. The autosteer function will struggle or will not work on many side roads that don't have clearly defined lane markers or have cars parked on the right side of the road.

Should I be concerned about COVID-19 when renting this car?

We all need to be hyper-aware and vigilent to avoid the spread of COVID-19. All surfaces inside and out will be disinfected prior to your arrival. Disinfectant wipes will also be included with the vehicle for your own use during your trip, and we would ask that your thoroughly disinfect all the commonly touched areas inside and outside of the car prior to turning the car back in. Even if you have pre-paid your cleaning charge to avoid having to clean the vehicle prior to turning it in, we would ask that you still disinfect the car prior to turning it in to further minimize the risk of COVID-19 spread. There will be a >24 hour break between each rental allowing disinfectants and cleaners to maximize their effects before new customers are allowed to drive the car.