I agree with you on purchasing this car instead of renting for great savings. For even greater savings for ride sharing, I would check into a Chevy bolt. I do 4 to 5000 miles per month here in the Southern California area by Magic Mountain and have 3 Bolts since 2019, with the only maintenance being only rotating and replacing tires. My 2017 went 125000 miles without any problems. My 2021 was 70000 miles with the same results. I bought the 2023 bolt euv on January 1st and already have 29000 miles. I am averaging 4.6 miles/kw here and average 1800 to 2000 dollars per week. It's rated at 247 miles per charge, but I constantly get over 300 miles on a Friday and Saturday night, which are my busiest days of the week. Now, this is coming from a Tesla model y performance and an M3LR owner family. For the efficiency and price of the vehicle, it should be a strong consideration. I average 150 to 180 rides per week. My cheap car also has ventilated seats. Which the 3 and the y don't have 😂, as well as android and Apple Play. I also fully charge my car every night, without any issues. Keep up your good videos and congrats on your model 3 performance. Just know that I believe that the Tesla is 10X better than the bolt euv, but I am just speaking of efficiency and cost savings from a Diamond Uber driver with over 26000 rides.

Hey Ben amazing video I too live in Colorado however just a little south of you in Colorado Springs. I also rent a Tesla through the Hertz Rental program. I have a Tesla Model 3 long range AWD Dual motor. When I got the car my milage was at 66k. Ive been in one now little over a week and delt with a snowstorm. The Model 3 performed like a champ, even coming down some steep grades in some of our neighborhoods. The passengers were blown away how it handled in the snow. Springs has a solid supercharging network as well. Now that I've been in one for a while - watched a ton of videos to educate myself, i have the confidence in driving this EV in any weather conditions and not feel like I have to stay home and miss the fun. Of course, when it does come to weather I tell any driver to drive with what you feel comfortable in driving. I was part of the Lyft Hertz rental program here in the springs and it was an utter disaster. So much I deactivated myself from Lyft all together. Keep up the good work my man. People need to be informed so they can make an educated decision about rideshare.

Excellent video Ben! You make an excellent case for using a Tesla Model 3 for rideshare driving. Thank you.

Seriously, well spoken ! Simply amazing Ben!

Appreciate your time and information sharing here

Such a great videos. Well spoken and really concise.

The door handle annoyance can be helped along simply by putting a sticker with a arrow that says "PRESS" aimed at the back of the handle where people commonly get in.

Thank you for sharing this information

Ben, excellent, excellent video. A lot of good practical information, whether you ride-share or use it as a daily driver. All the best to you.

Great review and context about using Tesla to drive Uber

nice video, thank you much for the information and the insight!

So informative.....thanks a bunch man

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

It was useful. Thank you 🙏

Yup! Love my model 3. Have a few issues though that were minor and can be fixed right away (wind noise due to glass off alignment, door hinge making pop noise, and passenger vanity light not working). My previous car left me stranded a few times and it’s well known luxury brand for reliability (hint it’s Japanese!). I signed an NDA so I can’t say what vehicle, but it was a 2022 suv and the brakes would malfunction and the car would shut off while driving. The tesla hasn’t left me stranded at all and any minor repair was a quick easy one. I still recommend this car

It's a good option if you don't have a car. Other than that,You're basically working for the rental company, even with a low credit score,you can get a decent hybrid or EV

In Texas the gas is cheap and charging the Tesla with a supercharger is about the same as a gas car’s cost. With my hybrid it’s actually cheaper per mile in every way. The performance and of course the “image” is definitely a big plus.

Im renting a Tesla Model 3 SR+ from Hertz (Uber Rental Program) and I love it, only one lil hik up, I wish Hertz would give us access to the Tesla App, it's so easy for them to do in the app there is an feature that allow them to add a drive to the app

Really good video not just rambling like others

Hi Ben, I just stumbled upon this video and must say what an excellent video. Quick question: On an average how much one can expect to make per hour with Model 3 after paying to Uber? I know factors like time of the day, day of the week etc may affect your earnings, but just looking for guidance on average per hour. I am thinking about buying a Tesla and driving it part time 4-5 hours everyday. Thanks!!

About buy this car Uber thanks for the review

Great video!! Can you tell me exactly how many times you charge per day to do a full days work?

Great video man, i want to get a model 3 performance for uber. Do you think it will be ok?

Hi mate with the door handles just put stickers on it

QUESTION: Have you seen Kim Java’s interview of Uber driver from Atlanta? That driver made a couple of serious mistakes but the bottom line is that his battery had to be ‘replaced’ with a refurbished battery in just over a year. What are your thoughts on that? Putting 50,000 miles in a year is like 4-5 years worth of normal driving and some day that’s going to show up. Very much interested in knowing your thoughts on this.

It’s only worth it if you get the mileage promised per charge, if possible BUY!! DO NOT RENT!!! I repeat DO NOT RENT!!!!and if you can get the Y is better, you will get better rides with Uber and Lyft. You don’t even need to be waisting time in the airport. Get the Model Y

For people who can't charge at home, and have to sit at a supercharger for 45 mins .. you can use that time for Twitter, Facebook, catching up on emails. Let's not forget how much time we all waste sitting at home on our phones. So it's not really time wasted at a supercharger. I'd recommend a Tesla over any gas car, in every possible situation, especially Uber.

Do the rear doors have emergency handles? None of the YT videos I have watched confirmed the same issue that the front doors have.

Are you able to stay within the southern Denver suburbs or do you find yourself all over the Denver metro map including downtown?

Could you connect the navigation of Uber to the screen of the Tesla?

How often you have do the maintenance and what the common maintenance?

What about the battery wouldn't the batt degrade based on the number of times the car is charged and wear and tear cost . if the car is new 1st year the car will be fine the problem will pop up by closer to 2nd year. considering if the car is driven daily for 12 hrs (uber limit) with daily charging. and depreciating value if you are planning to upgrade.Any thoughts or experiences.

Imagine if someone needs to puke and can’t figure out how to open the door, that’s my biggest worry lol

any car close or above $3000 is not worth to drive uber or lyft, Uber/Lyft took 60% of rider payment, and pays driver shitty penny. I think a $500 dollar car is somewhere close to a good car to drive uber

We just ordered a model y long range for doing uber

Out of curiosity, have you ever had anyone who was super anti-EV in general getting into your car? I know you're in Colorado, so it's unlikely in most areas, but I'm just curious.

Great video... Appreciate it. I also was worried about the weird door handles. I think that is the one sorta fail on the design. If you have to explain how to use a door handle. .. You kinda failed in the design department. Other than that... It looks like an amazing car for Uber. If not this.. then get a Prius. or other Toyota Hybrid... They run FOREVER... I got 423,000 out of mine... and have several friends with more than that. But I am SICK of doing oil changes..... thats the big thing for me. Not the cost.. Just the hassle. I do all my own work on my cars.. and doing an oil change every 5 weeks.. is a pain in the ass.

Tell me about how your insurance will going to if driving for uber/lyft

As a rideshare driver one thing you didnt mention and always have issues with is tires. No spare tire is a no no for me. Im literally getting a flat or having to put on a cheap tire every month or so.

I have the exact same model 3 rwd 2023 except i have the white seats.. i don’t do uber eventhough i work part time and need money (who doesn’t). But i don’t do uber because i love every cars that i drove.. i pay attention to small details.. i do detailing on weekends so it will hurt me if some uber client dent or scratches something on the car.. i have seat covers and some ppf but still. I even ask my daugther to remove her shoes when she gets in the back.. she does without any complaints.. yes im that crazy.. eventhough i need money , my model 3 is my precious.. no one is allowed to drive.. except tesla service guys.. maybe i have missed it.. but do you make alot of money doing that uberthing? Because tesla ca be very expensive to fix especially if the streets are full of large and deep potholes.. my insurance covers for only 10k miles a year because i dont use it much in the winter.. and also because im a seasonal worker.. so im saving a little on the insurance. Now unless you are telling that you can make tons of money doing the uberthing like enough money to buy cash a brand new tesla every year i might change my mind and do the uber thing.. but something crossed my mind while im typing.. what about vandalism.. in my area, real taxi drivers hate uber .. they gona cut you off or do silly thing and even damage your tesla with somehow.. sure you can call the cops but it won t fix the damage .. and we all know how terribly long it takes to fix a tesla. You probably never had any issues in colorado probably you guys are more civilized.. but in my area people are savage and they don t care.. as for my tesla.. it is by far the best car i ever bought.. its 2023 and i have about $15k left to pay. So in 2 years or so it should be clear.. and i will only have the maintainance , the electricity and insurance to pay.. yea I saved years to buy mine to be able to put atleast 70% downpayment.. thats why i only have $15k left.. had to install the wall charger, buy winter tires, roof rack , seat covers and other stuff.. anyway let us know how much money you made with the uberthing

Question so if can’t charge it home it’s not viable

I do uber part time couple hour in the morning and i guess elecric car really help to save money cause i fill tank every 3rd day it include drive to work and for house use. and it cost about $60 per tank, I am taking about nonhybrid vehicle 4cyl. If I calculate it's the same or close to the same as electric. Tesla warranty on the battery pack and drive unit is about 100k miles. But what's after that? It cost $10k+ for either motor or battery pack. If I replaced my car engine which is still running well after 160k miles it would cost me around $5k. So I would stay with my CAMRY until they have 500+ miles per charge. Ohh yeh my car gives 360 miles per tank average. 😊

without carplay how is it with the uber app and waze app?

I decide to buy a car but I’m not sure Toyota Camry hybrid or Tesla electric? Anyone can help with this please

Tezzla

tried it for 2 weeks in Chicago, paid 600 a week, was charging twice a day, Will never rent an uber again for sharedriving

so you cant use waze ?

get a little vinyl sticker with door opening instructions for inside/outside?

you are amazing !! would you mind if i ask how much you are earning per month after deducting the charging cost? this will help me to take decisions. thanks man !!

When driving Uber does the navigation automatically come up in the Tesla? Like to your passengers destination? Or do you have to enter it?

My thing is...the mile range...like under 300 miles is irrtating...lol. Imagine it being 2am and you got like 20 miles left.

If you charge your car full everyday, isn’t it worth to get solar + powerwall? Should pay themselves very quickly

Does the car quality fo comfort electric in your market?

Or just lease it still get tax credit.

Ben If i bought used one for 30k , paid 20k in cash and the rest is payments, i will be supercharging it only , because i live in an apartment . my question is it worth it?

Renting a Tesla for $360 a week, that's upwards of $1400/month tells me you guys either have no clue how much these cars retail for or your credit is horrible.

You probably regret using tesla for ride share by now.I dare you to share it now.when the battery starts to have issue then you will wish you never use it for rideshare

do you think this is a good deal ? for 16,900 .2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Used·127,387 miles

Is the cost or ride share less with tesla.

Sorry you totaled a car!! That must of been painful? Hopefully you didn’t have a passenger in the car in the accident?

you don't do uber full time do you ? 12hrs everyday ?

yeah purchase a Tesla for $40000 to make $10000 a year doing Uber

What happenes when you have a flat tire?

who drives 400 rides a month???

Can you talk about the battery degradation using tesla for Uber

That car costs two hundred something dollars a week to rent. It sounds financially impractical.

YOU ARE NOT PRONOUNCING IT PROPERLY! It’s TeSla NOT TeZla!!!

THIS CAR TESLA M3 NOT GOOD FOR UBER: battery drains fast in summer due to AC, less 3hrs only non stop, plus surge now $25 cost for 250 miles. You need to 4:39 charge 3 times a day, may cost you $50 to $70 total charge, plus your time waisting by driving to parking & waiting time usualy 35 min per charge. you will loose 2hrs a day just to charge, time is your money, you could make $50 driving for the 2hrs you waisted. NOT WOTH IT.

CYBRLFT has been doing it with FSD for years now.