I've thought about doing this too! Would you say it's pretty much eradicated the problem?

@@DriveMiles yes it did

I had to put stickers on the inside handles of my Ford Explorer. They are always like, "wow! That is so nice! I haven't seen something like this before, is it a new car?" I say, no, it's a 2009 😂 Ford just liked the fancy space-age silver handles.

@@10kamonth92 Can I ask what your average weekly is low-to-high and approx how many hours. I have a model y and am thinking of doing what you do ?

They have updated that issue now 🙏🏾🙏🏾

This is great insight! I definitely agree, this seems to make the most sense in busier more congested areas where the rides and chargers are abundant. I appreciate you sharing your experience!

I do plan to do that soon, almost exactly like how you do it. Do you think we could get in touch and you can explain how you work it? I plan to just do finance and use UBER or DoorDash to pay it. Sounds dumb but it’s possible

So you drove a total of 32hrs in Two days which comes out to 15-16hrs per day….. which is not true because of DOT regulations. You’re only allowed 12hrs shifts per day then you’re account becomes locked. Don’t misinform ( LIE) about you’re experience…..thanks.

Stop lying

@UCrN5moD8mRGZP0td45w8lug so angry …..it must be that new Tesla smell that got you all fired up …..still lying tho 😎

Thanks for the watch and the comment! I'll definitely have to check that out because it happens to me all the time!

Thanks for the tip! I've considered printing some myself, but have yet to get around to it.

I appreciate the comment! I'd be delighted to transport you as you transport us!

Congratulations!!! Better late than never! It's such a great car and I think you'll love it! It definitely comes with a little lifestyle change in terms of charging, but I've found I much prefer that to having to go to gas stations. I'm definitely curious to hear what you think after driving it for some time!

@ve3thw It's been 3 months. How's Uber treating your Model Y ?

I appreciate it Justin! That's my goal! I welcome any critique and suggestions for future videos!

@@DriveMiles Curious as to whether you've had issues with people being disrespectful to your car, i.e. just being careless, spilling things, damaging it, etc.? I'm thinking about doing Uber with my Tesla but also kinda worried about my car getting messed up too. Thanks!

@Justin Willoughby Overall I haven't really had many issues. There are two that stand out to me; a woman had her younger kid with her and he stepped on the seats getting in (it cleaned up no problem); and a group of college kids going out to party and they scuffed the black rubber-like material on the back door. People are generally respectful and sometimes extra careful because they're scared that they might mess something up lol.

@@DriveMiles Cool, makes sense. Glad you haven't had to deal with any major issues. Have a great July 4th!

Yeah the whole Hertz Uber pairing doesn't seem to be the most viable solution yet. It's cool that it's an option, but especially in terms of rentals it doesn't seem to make the most financial sense.

I just booked with hertz and I got 336 insurance included and the of course $200 deposit but that’s goes on the Cc. It’s might not be good but I still want to try it for myself

Tesla chargers are the cheapest and certainly aren’t 28$ to get 270mi. For one you are paying for kilowatts. So for a base model 3 you are paying 18 bucks at worst for a full charge. Which which you wouldn’t be paying because no one drives down to 0%. Also 30 minutes for a lunch break isn’t bad at all 🤷🏾‍♂️

Idk hertz Atlanta told me no fees for charging. Plus I know someone that lives in Ohio that doesn’t pay for tesla charging through hertz. I guess it depends on where you live. Seems like the west coast would be free also.

@@lkain619 Did they give you the option to use your "debit card" and what city you are in?

While I don't have seat covers, I did opt for the premium white interior that Tesla offers. I absolutely love it. It's easy to clean and makes the car feel more spacious and premium.

Did the driver send it to you? Was it helpful? I feel like once you do it once, you won't have a problem again, but I'm interested to see what you think!

Personally I think the Model Y is the better choice based on room and ease of entry/exit. Not only slightly more roomy for the passengers, but also more room for luggage if you have to do an airport run!

@Marcial Montecinos glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

@@DriveMiles do you have any information with Lyft driving does it work the same way with Tesla?

@Marcial Montecinos unfortunately I don't have any firsthand experience with Lyft. They have stricter age requirements than Uber.

@@DriveMiles ok

😂 Parties are not my cup of tea, but I can have a good time haha

There is available in Philadelphia

Congrats on your new Model 3, it's a great car. My Dad has a model 3 and I absolutely love driving it. I prefer the nimbleness of the Model 3, but love the versatility of my Model Y. I'm able to fit my road bike in the trunk without having to remove any wheels which is important. In terms of Door dash, I haven't done it personally, but it is good to have the option with Uber to take passengers as well as Uber Eats deliveries. It all depends on your area and what's more abundant, people needing rides, or people needing food. Driving people typically brought in more money for me.

@@DriveMiles 100% I think Lyft is 25+ in California. Uber seems much more lenient (UberX and Ubereats are 21+) seems like UberX would have more constant demand than DoorDash too

I appreciate the tip! I'll definitely work on another Uber tips/experience video!

@@DriveMiles Tx, especially for brand new people like many of us !! You could have a mini-series and play list that will help us understand her, while driving a Tesla, it would make for a great playlist too ❤

I think It’s not worth it. You have to pay them almost 500$ & you have to pay for charging plus the insurance 8$ a day

@@Kinghippi3 what price would it be for it to be worth it? genuine question. Insurance is a given... so the other cost

@@technoking4401 tbh all depends on your market and if you’re willing to put in 40 hrs a week. So to answer your question you buying one from somewhere so least it’s yours. These cars last over a million miles. I was able to pay mine off in under a yr. but do what’s best for you

@@Kinghippi3 gotcha ty!

@@Kinghippi3 depends on where you're at and how hard you work. I worked 42 hours in Los Angeles my first days (this past Fri-Sun) with my 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance. I made over $1,100, and the rate I'm paying Hertz is $430/week. Charging cost is fairly minimal, I've probably supercharged about $50 worth so far, and of course I still have today and the next 3 days to make money driving until I have to pay again. It is worth it, but again only if you at willing to work very long hours, and take few days off. And of course live in an area where the rides are consistent almost any time of day.

From a cost perspective a Prius definitely wins! How about that new 2023 Prius!?

Depends on your marketing strategy in city.

When I got mine a little over a year ago it did come with a mobile charger. To my understanding they no longer come with the mobile charger, but you can buy one with the car for just $200. 120v charging is very slow (3-5 mph) but can help in a pinch. Free charging at work is great!

I actually got a phone mount that attaches to the back of the screen and looks quite OEM. It's linked in the description below! I use a combination of Uber navigation and Tesla navigation. I like having it show on the car screen, but Uber navigation will usually give the better approach direction so you're dropping off the passenger on the right side of the street.

It's super useful! I'm actually in the New London area!

Sorry I didn't previously include that in the description! www.temai.tech/collections/2021-04-present-model-y/products/model-3-y-charging-cable

It's "Anodized" from the stock Windows Video Editor app.

Naw there are to many options for electric out there now

My real-world range is anywhere between 250-300 miles depending on where most of the driving is happening (highway vs back roads). I don't think it would be possible to do a full day of Uber without charging, but it'll definitely be a nice break opportunity when you have to charge! Using a Tesla, or any electric vehicle for that matter won't be for everyone just yet. In most congested areas there are likely enough chargers to not be a problem, and it's getting better every day.

Android Auto/Carplay would be a great addition for that reason especially. I have actually invested in a mount that holds the phone close to the left side of the screen and definitely like it. I haven't had many problems in terms of getting into the back seat. There are maybe 3 times that I can remember helping a handicapped person into the backseat. It's definitely easier than with the 3. In addition to the relatively low roof line, the bottom area of the back door where you put your feet in and out is relatively small too. Plenty of scuffs there.

@@DriveMiles That's what I noticed too getting it in and out with the legs can be problematic in the three. The model S surprisingly isn't that great either. The door opening was surprisingly not that large. I took a look at a 2015 s. Took a tape measure with me just trying to measure like the distance from the back of the front seat to the front of the back seat edge the door opening how wide the door swings open etc trying to get some actual measurements rather than just seeing how it looked. I was kind of surprised that my Prius actually has an easier entry and exit than that Model S. I then went and looked at a model 3 and surprisingly it was actually easier to get in and out of the model 3 for myself than the Model S. But I took a friend of mine who is physically challenged, her hips don't work very well she's short and kind of plump. And she actually could not get into the backseat of a model 3. She has to sit down on the seat and then rotate into a car. And the distance to the roof line was too low and she could not tuck her head under the roof line while sitting on the back seat to get in the vehicle. We tried the model y and it was perfectly fine for her. The problem is I really don't want to spend $65,000 for a car to drive Uber. I can almost buy three Priuses for that price and I would never save enough in fuel and maintenance to equal the difference. The Chevy bolt is kind of intriguing to me, I took her to take a look at one of those and that car was perfectly easy to get in and out of in the backseat. Of course it's lacking DC fast charging speeds. But day in and day out it would be a much better Uber car. And for the difference in price I could just keep my Prius for long road trips if necessary

Get out end do full service. Open the door for the passenger, the look on their face Is priceless

I have about 400 trips driving my M Y on the Uber platform and most people figure out the door handles just fine. Occasionally I have to roll down a window and explain it, but mostly people do okay with them. Small lettering decals might help: “push” on one section and then “pull” on the top of the long skinny part might work. But then the decals might fall off and get stuck behind the lever. Everything’s a trade off. I find people have a harder time figuring out how to push the button on the inside of the door handle to get out of the car as compared to operating the outside door handle. I find this strange because it literally has a picture of an open door on it, and it is the only glowing thing in the back of the car. 🤷‍♂️

@@aaronbounds1336 Where I live there are just a lot less Teslas in general. And I kept imagining that every single time I pick up a passenger I'm going to have to roll down the window and explain how to open the damn door. The interior door bothered me too. I think somebody makes bright orange stickers or brighter LEDs or something or maybe both that you can put in that inside door switch. I think that was a bigger fear for me. You get some intoxicated young female that can't figure out how to get out of your car and begins to panic. Not going to end well. I wish they would do a door handle more like the Volkswagen ID4 where it looks like a door handle and you just reach your hand under it and pull. Or do it like the new cybertruck where there's a big button you press and the door pops open and you just grab the door and open it. That would be okay too. I'm not a Tesla hater at all I think they're awesome cars. But at the time I made my purchase those were the things I was thinking about, plus the car I bought was $20,000 cheaper than any Tesla I could have purchased so it was kind of a no-brainer. Also gets my feet wet with EVs.

I agree. The destinations feature is flawed. There have been multiple times where I have a destination set for 7am for example and the app gives me a scheduled ride with a pickup window that doesn't start until 7am 🤦‍♂️

I agree 100%

I set a destination for my house one night and I picked up the ride on the way to my house but the drop off was 15 miles east of my valley and I live about a mile north of the freeway. I live in Honolulu, Hawai’i.

Unfortunately there's no way to connect Uber to the car at the moment. Fingers crossed that eventually there will be some way to have it on the screen whether through an app or other means, but for now the only option is to manually input the destination.

Unfortunately not yet! I just manually put the destination into the navigation to have it on the big screen.

Yeah unfortunately I think a third-party device is the only option at this time. I use the voice commands to make it quicker and easier. Hopefully eventually Tesla will have an app store or something that enables native support for Uber!

I heard people had problems using the Tesla supercharger renting from Hertz as they don't have their accounts set up. I recommend renting any other electric car like the Chevrolet bolt EV or EUV.

There isnt an option but you can press the lock at the top right corner while u are in D to avoid putting in P to unlock. Beware there is an annoying beeping when a door is open and vehicle is still in drive

Yeah I wasn't quite a full-time driver. It's interesting to see the experiences of people who do drive more each day. The charging time, while certainly not as quick as filling up a gas tank, is pretty quick and can provide a much needed break during a long day. That being said there is still plenty of improvements to be made with EVs in terms of range and charging, so it'll be interesting to see what the future brings!

Exactly and I’m not fully charged up and I take a ride to San Diego and back at 10:30 PM at night round-trip could be 250 miles if not more is that really worth my time spending charging compared to and I see that takes me 10 minutes to fill up That gets 40 miles to the gallon because I just do highway miles. I’m trying to figure out the benefit of spending a half an hour to 45 minutes charging it’s not about saving money it’s about making money 45 minutes LAX to Irvine 45 miles back to LAX 45 miles 90 miles down on a full charge now I’m at a very low amount when I get back to the airport for my next ride I have to go to charge so that would mean I would miss the window of rush-hour at the airport. I see myself losing money than making money.

It’s like sitting at line at Costco to save $.20 on a gallon of gas so you’re telling me at the gas station I’m a save $.20 or 45 minutes of my life and I can gas up in 10 minutes don’t even care about the two dollars I’m gonna save I’m only really thinking about the $50. I’m going to lose by spending that time charging or gassing up at a Costco. It’s kind of the same thing to me time is money at LAX there’s small windows do you want to sit charging for 45 minutes and then sit at the airport for another 2 to 3 hours? Guess what you’re going to be broke homeless and hungry real quick I just don’t see electric cars progressing when you drive 400 to 500 miles a day I drive about 8000 miles a month I would have to replace the battery in the car every year is not really worth my time and my money for an extra dollar a ride probably not

I've had my car for 2 years and 45k miles now and, like I've said, I dont do Uber full time, but my white seats don't show any discoloration after wiping them down. If you like the way they look, absolutely go for it!

I drive a Toyota Highlander with white leather interior and let me tell you if you wear blue jeans especially the black ones it will transfer the color to the lighter interior so if I buy a Tesla, I am now going to opt for the black interior. Yes, the denim color can come out of your seats but you have to have a special chemical for it or you have to really be washing your seats like every week ! I get out of my car about 50% of the time I’m picking someone up because they typically need to get into my trunk and I have to put my seats down so the color transfer of denim or just anything black is slowly transferring

It should be in your keyboard settings somewhere. Here's the link to the apple keyboard steps: support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-text-replacements-iph6d01d862/ios

To my understanding, the requirements for Uber black are a car that is black on the outside and black leather (or vegan leather) inside. This might not be true everywhere though.

In NJ I did UberX and comfort. In CT I am also able to do Premier. While Ubering consistently for a month and a half I made about $4500, spent about $150 on charging and the financing is $530 a month (USD). During this time I was driving about 20 hours a week for Uber. I believe it makes sense if you have level 2 home charging available and live in a relatively busy area where ride requests are abundant and there are promotions to take advantage of.

@@DriveMiles when you’re saying financing is “530/month USD” dies that mean the car note?? The rental fee thru hertz is 450/wk……how are you paying 500/mth?? (Show you’re work)

When I say "financing" I mean the car loan. My monthly payment on the car is $530.70. I had put a $20,000 down payment to achieve that monthly payment. Not everyone will be able to do that, but it's what made sense for me.

It's worth noting that I've never worked full-time for Uber. At most I was driving 7-8 hours and 100-200 miles per day with a decent break mid-day when I would charge at a level 2 charger. On those longer days I would have to charge at least once.

So far, I have just about 30,000 miles on my car and my maintenance has included a $100 alignment, 3 bottles of windshield washer fluid ($5 each), and 1 wiper blade ($26). So that calculates out to $0.0047/mile. Still on original tires, though I expect to replace them within the next 10-20k miles.

Exactly! It's really been hit or miss. Definitely a bug that needs to be fixed.

It does not. Not yet at least! I can see this becoming an option in the future.

@@DriveMiles getting this MODEL Y into Uber black is very difficult? How much will it be a commercial insurance?

They don't have to count me I'm a business owner making $2500 a week from UBER

@@realdealtruthseeker975 period

For me, the doors unlock when the car is in park. There have been a few instances where I don't put the car in park and they can't open the door, then I realized I never put it in park.

@@DriveMiles There is a small lock on the top left of the map and that is actually for the doors. This way you dont need to park the car for people to get in.

True! This is another way!

The Uber app is from a mobile phone. Hopefully eventually Tesla will create an app store where an Uber can be available on the main screen, but not yet unfortunately.

@@DriveMiles danke schon

The baseline rule is the vehicle has to be less than 15 years old, so yes!

In NJ, Uber Premiere was never an option. As soon as I registered in CT, the Uber Premiere option was available right away.

@@DriveMiles thanks

Sharing the location to Tesla on Google maps is one of my favorite features of the app. It's very unfortunate that it's not a feature for Waze. Hopefully soon!

@@DriveMiles Yeah, that would be more accurate to share rider’s address to Tesla than using voice control.

Personally I believe you should get as much range as you can afford. That being said, the RWD Model 3 is a very capable vehicle and can still perform well as an Uber, but you will have to stop more frequently to charge. Biggest benefit is that it doesn't harm the battery to charge it to 100%, unlike the longer range batteries.

@@DriveMiles yea I live 45 miles from San Francisco and drive there for work so was wondering but yea thanks !

To my understanding the car has to be black on the inside and outside to qualify for Uber black. It's never been an option for me in my app, but those options change depending on where you are in the country. I do have access to Uber Premier. I always have that option on, but have never gotten an Uber Premier request. Most of my rides are UberX with an occasional Uber Comfort ride. That will all depend on where you drive though! Thanks for watching!

@@DriveMiles sorry another question. Am from New York. Is a tesla model base. Is it good to use for Uber. Will it make good

Yes I have the sticker in the bottom corner of my windshield!

I don't think you do! I think you just need the TLC license for doing Uber in NYC.

@@DriveMiles I’m interested in doing Uber in NJ Do you need a special license or permit?

@@kixclusive9892 nope! Just your driver's license!

If you going to do Uber is better in nyc suburb (westchester and Long Island) if you want to do Lyft go to NJ but Lyft in NJ they let you drive in all NJ, also PA and nyc suburb… the hampton pay 10% more than NYC always go there Friday to Saturday on summer time if you can do premier you will make a 1000 a day with a few drives those days if you only do uberX you can make 500+ easy Every 4 of july i go there 4hrs drive (now i live in PA )

This video was made purely from my experience. It's great to hear from someone who was able to rent an Uber from Hertz for use with Uber! I'm assuming the vehicles that Hertz is renting out are the Standard Range models which do have a slightly more limited range. While it was my only source of income at the time, I was only driving for between 20-25 hours per week and doing around 50 rides per week. I can definitely see it being more limiting than an ICE vehicle, although depending on where you live, the Tesla Supercharger network is very robust and quite common. You can be back on the road after 15 minutes with plenty of charge to continue driving. I appreciate you sharing your point of view! I'm very interested to see how EVs progress and become more practical for these uses in the coming years.

@@DriveMiles yes thx for reply and maybe in 20-30 years will be where there will be a charger in every corner then it will be good 😊 happy driving !

Do you know what model you had? If it wasn't a long range that can get 200+ real world miles then it definitely wouldn't work. Although I could see 2+ hour rides being a potential issue even for long range if you have those back to back and all highway miles.

if this experience was in Los Angeles then uve got to be trippin bro

seems like less a “lie” a more like it just isn’t your situation…driving in Denver there are nothing but superchargers everywhere. Im renting one just for the experience…hoping it will go well, but I’ll be back in my standard transmission “ICE”(?) vehicle when I get a little front end damage fixed. And if it goes well I’ll consider finding a EV in the future.

In the top right corner there's a little magnifying glass search icon. Tap that and you can put in an address. Then make sure you click the slider for "destination filter". Then you can choose when you want to get to your destination.

@@DriveMiles ty

There are so many variables at play here. If we assume the batteries are good for their suggested 300k to 500k mile lifespan, then it would last between 3.5 to 5.5 years if it was to completely die at that point. That being said, there's currently insufficient data to accurately predict the state of the battery at that point. EVs certainly aren't for everyone just yet, but improvements are constantly being made. I am definitely curious to hear what your maintenance schedule and cost is like for your current driving situation. That sure is a lot of driving!

Unfortunately in the areas I've driven (NJ & CT), Lyft requires it's drivers to be at least 25. I have not explored any other options.

@@DriveMiles Uber is 21?

Yes, at least in CT and NJ. Lyft is 21+ in some regions.

@@DriveMiles i didn’t know that… I started doing Uber and Lyft 5 years ago but i was 27 🤣😂

@@DriveMiles if your tesla was black outside you can make lux back rides with Lyft in NJ an PA (Philadelphia)

I don't have much experience in other seats, but especially the Tesla front seats are very comfortable. I don't have any problem on day-long trips.

When I was doing 20-25 hours a week I was averaging $800 per week. Unfortunately I never did more than that. Its also very dependent on where and when you're driving.

Yeah might not be the best idea unless they have a parking garage with chargers. My apartment complex has chargers which are very convenient!

For me, Uber is not a necessity. I drove for Uber consistently for 1.5 months between graduating and starting my new job. Since starting the job, I make enough to afford the car, but it's always nice to have a little more! If you've driven a Tesla you know they are a blast to drive, so I look for any excuse to drive it, why not get paid for it!

@@DriveMiles you keep saying “ consistently “ do you mean every day?? 7 days per week for 2mths ??

I drove every day 5 days a week for two months.

To my understanding, as long as it's black on the inside and outside, it qualifies.

I do not. Fortunately my apartment has a few Level 2 chargers, so I always have an 80% charged battery in the morning. That being said, I don't Uber full-time, so if I did, then I would likely have to Supercharge at least once per day.

Yeah where I was driving it was quite congested, so I didn't have to go far for a pickup. I would usually do 3 hours in the morning, 3 hours in the afternoon. Usually I would plug into my L2 charger in between that time.

You'd be surprised! As I say in my 40k mile review, I've had no problems keeping the white interior clean! It's also the topic of many compliments! Personally I'm very glad I went with the white interior, but I understand that it's not for everyone!

@@DriveMiles it is not about keeping it clean perhaps?

If it's not about keeping it clean, then it all comes down to personal preference!

@@DriveMiles nothing personal, the middle men, it is the fact that if they demand color it is black in and outside, never heard about a doorman or dispatch demanding white interior or exterior, you? Even Uber has kicked out certain cars for not meeting interior criteria for say Uber Black, and it were not the cars in black that were excluded. But your reply shows that white has your personal preference, not looking for a third option. How to increase ROI is the Q. O, and do not get it wrong, we are about to introduce the Y as taxi, your review is certainly helfpful. Thanks

Oh, sure. If your goal is to drive Uber Black, then yes, your car has to have a black interior and exterior. Uber Black is not available in all states, though. It was an option in NJ, but in CT there's only Uber Premier which just requires a "luxury vehicle with a leather interior" which mine has, so I qualify for it.

Unfortunately, my vehicle is not black on the inside or outside, which is a requirement for Uber Black. But if it was, then I could!

Not on a hertz rental even if is black on black.

This video was made when masks were a requirement. Of course I no longer have this message, but fortunately never had a cancellation while I did have this message.

Hi! Unfortunately I am not doing any advertising, just sharing my experience. I'm impressed that you actually got lux rides because in all my time doing Uber I've never had an Uber premier request. As some other people have mentioned, I did not do Uber "full time". But even when driving 25 hours a week I was able to bring in over $800. Might not be a lot, but it was enough for me to get by. It really all depends on your location and how busy the area is. In northeast NJ it's fairly densely populated so I had no trouble getting plenty of rides. Now in eastern Connecticut I find it much more difficult to even get UberX rides. It's all relative.

The Uber app only tracks on-trip mileage which could mean you're missing out on a significant amount of your total business mileage on the way to pick up your passengers!

@@DriveMiles it tracks on trip miles also off trip miles.

Definitely not a thing anymore. So glad we're done with the masks.

There is also the option to type it in. I just find it much easier to use voice dictation.

Uber and Tesla need to figure something out for sure!

@@DriveMiles same. I sometimes type it in if it's acting a little glitchy because I've been driving for hours and hours, or if the address is something the voice command system doesn't recognize, but normally voice commanding it is a only a minor extra step now that I'm used to it

@@simonwaite2381 I totally agree. I'm paying $430/week to rent a 2022 performance model 3, and while I killed it my first 3 days driving last weekend in Los Angeles making over $1,100, they still can and should make this a lot easier and seamless for us Uber drivers being that both companies are profiting immensely off our work.

Sorry I meant I worked *32 hours those three days, not 42.

I agree! Unfortunately there isn't yet, but there have been rumors of Tesla creating their own app store. In that case I would definitely hope and expect to see a native Uber app for the screen. It just makes sense!

Haha I totally get that! I do wipe them down every couple months and they've stayed very nice and white, but I understand the concerns!

I love it, but I get it's not for everyone!

Hey @Marc Sultan ! Technically Uber drivers are contracted by Uber, so technically, yes, I am paid by Uber for the rides I give. I'm not paid anything other than that for Uber unfortunately. I do, however, have a main job as an engineer. Back to your comment, fortunately all luggage goes in the trunk and people are very respectful of the car. Battery is going strong and should last between 300k-500k miles, so I don't have to deal with that for a little bit. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!

@@DriveMiles engineer and driving Uber with your Tesla ... That's weird ... You think lawyers and doctors are doing the same with their Mercedes SEL ... I told you something shady here

Thanks for sharing your experience! It sure does seem like the whole Uber Tesla rental thing is not the best financial option as you'd be paying way more monthly than a lease or financing. That is unfortunate that Tesla financing doesn't accept Uber income as income. That's a little messed up. Anyways congratulations on the new car, hopefully by the time you're done with that one, electric vehicles will be a more viable option!

I pay $380-400 a week for the rental I've had it since no

Thanks for sharing! So is that a $1500 profit after rental fees and charging?

@@DriveMiles yes my uber weekly is $1900

@@DriveMiles all day in Los Angeles

@@DELTACO..UBERDRIVER..STOCKS.. How many hours are you working?

It was never endgame for me. Just a way to make some extra money and drive which I enjoy doing. At the time I published this video, Hertz began offering Teslas to Uber drivers to rent, so I figured I'd share what I had learned to help others who were just getting into it or switching over to electric. I do still Uber from time to time as I find it enjoyable, but I am fortunate to not have to rely on it as I know it's a relentless industry. I wish you the best!

Fortunately for me the car only cost me $55k and was purchased for my personal enjoyment. I think this would be the case for many people with Tesla's, but certainly not everyone! I love driving my car and look for any excuse to drive it, so why not get paid to do it and share the experience! It's a win/win for me. Might not make the most financial sense for other people, so it's definitely something that you need to decide for yourself.

Thanks for sharing your experiences! Yes, the financing on my vehicle is a 72-month loan. That timeframe might not make sense for someone who is driving for Uber full-time. To minimize the effects of charging downtime, I definitely would suggest that people take advantage of the charging curve and not waste time charging past 80%. In my experience that rarely takes longer than 30 minutes, although of course it's going to be longer than a gas station fill-up. Electric vehicles in general aren't for everyone at the moment and I'm certainly not recommending every single person to go get one. Hopefully this video helps people who do choose to use a Tesla for ride-sharing to make it a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Thanks for watching!

I have charging cables but I have plugged in the front 6ft long cables is they need they will ask me… i only tell the rider if the trip is from the airport or a long ride

That is lazy as shit of Uber to not charge them ! You should have filed a police report and had him charged to teach his ass a lesson...

@@jminaya90 good strategy.

@@LJ-jq8og yeah.. I thought of it.. but it would be a hassle.. not worth it for a $10 cable. I just let it go. He’ll get his.

@@marcostudd Glad you told us. Makes me not want to do it now anyway...

I've never truly done ride-sharing "full time". If that were the case then I'd assume my mileage would be much higher. I would still see EVs as a viable option for that daily mileage, though at least 1 charge would be needed during the day. I believe most of my tips are applicable regardless of the daily mileage driven.

It all depends on your driving style. I drive Uber full time in San Francisco with a Tesla Model Y, I average 110 miles a day, I never take long trips except for the airport trips(which is only 20 mins from downtown SF), I focus on efficiency, I mostly drive short trips that pay over 2 dollars per mile, any long ride (doesn't matter how good it pays,), any ride that crosses the two bridges(Golden Gate and Bay Bridge ), any ride going to the South Bay Area(San Jose),any ride that pays below $2 per mile is a instant decline to me. There are a lot of stops and gos in the city, which is perfect for my car to constantly recharge. I can typically hit $260 in about 9 hours, and still with 30% of battery left. This strategy is only good for Tesla and other EV drivers and drivers that don't need to make a lot of money. Best thing about my strategy is that I don't need to go to a supercharger to recharge during the day, I can leave early work 8 to 9 hours nonstop and be back home and still have 7hours to myself. Putting less mileage on the car also means the car can last longer, but I admit my strategy is not for everyone!

When I am logged into the app, yes I am a "real" Uber driver. However I am not a full-time Uber driver currently. I did Uber full time for 2 months last year, which is when all of these experiences are from.

@@DriveMiles when you said you only do 100 miles that’s not a real Uber driver. I’m interested in a model y, but I needed to know a full time drivers experience. I do 300+ miles a day so I’d be charging almost 2x a day.

I see where you're coming from. While I would love to be able to provide insight for your circumstance, unfortunately I can't. Thanks for watching anyway!

@@fyffitness he’s LYING and RUNNING…..

@@DriveMiles don’t run at least look us directly when you’re lying

As long as it's applicable, yes. No harm in putting it up.

@@DriveMiles it's disgusting to be honest. People don't need to reminded of the coof 2 years later.

Sorry you feel that way! I don't see any harm being done. There are plenty of windows and a full panoramic glass roof that passengers can look at instead of the card. As long as it's a requirement for passengers to wear masks I'll continue to use it.