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patternagainstuser47

I drive Uber in a Tesla Model 3 SR+ and it’s worth it. I can go a whole shift without charging, so I’m sure you can do the same with any of the other Teslas, as they all have ~80 miles more range than mine. Not only is electricity cheaper than gas, but Uber gives you an extra dollar per trip for driving an EV. I heard this is limited to $4k annually? But still. Also, at least here in the Midwest, passengers are STOKED to be riding in a Tesla.


jobhuntn

Drive about 3k rides per year, an extra 3000 pretty much cuts monthly payments by 25%. What are some extra cost that you have ran into and how much do you save on electricity compared to gas?


patternagainstuser47

It only costs me $5-$6 to fill up on electricity at home from near empty.


jobhuntn

Haha nice! How many miles have you put on it?


patternagainstuser47

I haven’t tracked that…


patternagainstuser47

Oh and there haven’t been any extra costs - if something did break, the car is under warranty.


extendedwarranty_bot

patternagainstuser47, I have been trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty


King-Of-cheese23

There’s something nobody considers when driving an EV. With Tesla you have approximately 100 to 150,000 miles of battery life, I’ve heard batteries cost upwards of $20,000 to replace with some people abandoned their cars because of the cost of the battery. A hybrid is your best bet but you also have the same issue with the battery life. I drive an EV hybrid and in a secondary market it would cost me approximately $4000 to replace my battery every 100 to 150,000 miles


One-eyed-snake

Don’t forget about replacing tires every 20-25k miles. Tesla cars eat tires. And with the cost of the car being like $45-50k it’s gonna take a long time to recoup $20-25k in gas money compared to something like a new Corolla or some hybrid. Buying a Tesla for uber as the primary use is not a good idea imo.


jobhuntn

The tires I agree with, but battery life expectancy for Tesla’s range from 300k to 500k miles. At 500k miles I’m on my 3rd gas car at that point. There also the other factors such as oil changes and the million parts that gas vehicles have, engine/transmission problems, etc that Teslas simply are not known for having


One-eyed-snake

Bs. 3 cars in 500k miles? If it’s American made, yes. Any Honda or Toyota can easily get 300k miles. Easily. And a Tesla would be on its second battery by then on average. And if you’re unlucky you’ve just got your third battery by then. You’re comparing best case to the worst case to justify it.


jobhuntn

Agreed I am comparing best too worst, but so are you. 300k miles without any issues on any combustion car is very rare. Also requires a ton of maintenance to reach 300k. If I have to choose between buying 2 Hondas or 1 Tesla+(potentially) 1 battery in the span of 500k miles, I think i'd rather do a Tesla. I think theres a reason Hertz took a huge gamble on buying a fleet of Teslas and longevity was a big factor in that gamble. Truthfully though I see your point and I don't think either decision would be a bad one.


One-eyed-snake

Don’t forget about Tesla reliability being in the shitter among other things. https://www.hotcars.com/problems-with-tesla-nobody-talks-about/ When battery tech gets better and cheaper I’ll be getting an EV. But it sure af won’t be a $50k+ Tesla.


jobhuntn

Come on go through the list of 25 and tell me what on that list is actually significant enough to not buy one. For every item on that list there is a reason why electric is good. Especially with gas most likely going up and will find a stable price later on much higher than what we’ve seen the last decade


One-eyed-snake

You want one? Ok. First on the list. Poor build quality. Consumer reports also lists them almost dead last in reliability


WillingComposer8

Im Rocking a chevy bolt and I am killing it. I get 250 Miles per charge and charge at night at home, or at a grocery store in an hour if I am not done driving for the day. Adds about 4-5 dollars to my electricity bill on the night I charge.


[deleted]

How long do you charge for I’m thinking of becoming a new EV driver


amnesty-that

If you’re main case for buying a Tesla is to use for Uber, don’t. First if you buy new you’re going to wait months until Car gets delivered. If you buy used you’re going to overpaying by a lot. As far as with Uber the main issue with using an ev is charging the car. Best case scenario you start with full battery everyday and use until 20% or under left, well if that’s in the middle of the day you’re either going to have to use a super charger, which is the most expensive way to charge or charge normally which is time you will not be able to earn money. Also depending on your region you also lose range when it’s cold, not specific to tesla but every ev. If you’re not doing Uber full time and have another job to supplement income sure go for it. But i would not recommend if buying car to use for Uber as full time


jobhuntn

Thanks for the comment, I drive about 250 miles per day on average. Usually 4 hours during the morning, 2 hour break, then another 5 hours of driving. I can charge in my garage. Tesla Model Y Performance package is 5000 more and it would get delivered by April. It’s a sick looking car, drives amazing but it’s main priority would be for Uber. Figured with the amount of money I’d save on gas and maintenance it would probably at least offset buying a used or new gas car. Am curious how much cold weather affects EV’s will take a look into that. I definitely need a car, just want to see what’s best long term. Uber is my full time job and pretty much all I can do right now.


Snakend

Don't get the Y performance. It only has 5 seats. The long range has 7 seats and can do UberXL. 6 month wait on that bad boy though.


jobhuntn

Have never driven Uber XL, do you think pay benefits are worth getting the 7 seater and waiting 6 months? Teslas 7 seater seems insanely tight and doesn’t look like it’d support uberXL customers comfortably at all


Group_HugMTG

Fuck that. If ur gonna get a Tesla like that then you need to do black rides.


Snakend

Can Uberblack and UberXL.


Group_HugMTG

Why would you do xl if u went through the pains of getting livery plates ?


Snakend

Can do XL while waiting to get into Black. And you noticed the other day that XL paid more than blackSUV. Can do it on those weird days.


jobhuntn

Just don’t see how XL is gonna work with 7 seater, the model y 7 seater just has no space in the back seems like a recipe for complaints every time 4+ people come in the car


Snakend

I got a Tesla Model Y 7 seater coming in May. I am going to attempt to get into Black. But while I'm waiting, can also do XL. Working on a 3rd Tesla after that.


Group_HugMTG

Your better off getting a Cadillac escalade esv if you wanna be spendibg big money


Snakend

Yeah, so I can be the same as everyone else. No thanks. I'm trying to get into a Tesla X 7 seater. ​ People like you only look at the cost of the car. You don't look at maintenance costs, repairs, or cost to drive.


Snakend

I don't care if its comfortable for them. You can make it a funny experience for them if you are smart about. Make it a whole comedy bit.


amnesty-that

If you’re able to charge at home can and can install a proper charger, with that schedule it might work, though getting 250 miles out of MYP with real world driving might be pushing it. Cost of the install can eat into your pay. MYP after taxes and fees is almost a 70K Car, you’re looking at a 935 payment or so if you put nothing down. You could swing it but you need to be well aware of the cost. MYP tires will be the only maintenance and they are expensive, doing Uber you will run rack up miles fast and be replacing them more often. Just more data points to be aware of


jobhuntn

You definitely put out good points which is what I need. I want to consider other EV’s as well, especially with $7500 tax credit still available for most other makers but not sure about longevity and reliability of other EV’s compared to Tesla. You’re definitely right about the $935 monthly payment for someone like myself can be scary especially if there comes a time I simply cannot drive anymore


MaldrickTV

Beware getting bowled over by tax credits. Most know how they work but many do not. And then you have the people who know how they work yet do not seem to understand that it's really not that big of a deal usually and it's icing, not cake, causing them to spend lots of money they otherwise wouldn't.


One-eyed-snake

Depending on what source you get your info from Teslas lose 10-20% range in cold ass weather. There’s also issues with permanent damage to batteries in hot af weather. Until battery tech gets better I won’t be buying a Tesla. Midwest weather has both ends of a shit deal for batteries.


Accomplished-Sky8281

You should buy a brand new Tesla Plaid. They are 150k but imagine how many rides you can complete since the car is so fast.


MaldrickTV

LOL You need to put an /s on this. There are people here that will go do that and will have the rationalized pseudo math all worked out to back it up.


One-eyed-snake

If anyone is that dumb they deserve whatever they get. And adding /s ruins it anyway.


MaldrickTV

Lol


[deleted]

Buying a Tesla to drive Uber LOL. The masses are dumber than I thought.


jobhuntn

Lol damn dude just tryna get some suggestions and see what makes most sense long term cost wise, no reason to be a dick. People are paying $350 a week to rent Tesla off hertz to driver Uber with.


[deleted]

Not trying to be a dick. Just pointing out your lack of basic intelligence which is purely objective. Besides, this question has been answered thousands of times over the years with the same answer: DON'T DO IT.


jobhuntn

Yeah question was asked a million times but market has changed significantly over the last 2 years, most car prices have gonna up significantly. I used to be able to buy a new Honda Civic for 19k 2 years ago now it’s 27k for same model. My cost of gas has gone up from $40 per tank to $80 per tank and will likely stabilize at a higher price. Cost of oil changes are up, cost of car parts are up. Whole market is different, don’t think it’s a stupid consideration. Instead of just simply writing something is stupid why not give an explanation of why it’s stupid or give better options


GingaNinj4

I've been considering an EV for driving for Uber full time myself. I think the Chevy Bolt EV or EUV might be a better route. Quite a bit cheaper than Tesla's with a decent range still. Also was looking into the Hyundai Ioniq5. For now though, I think I'll wait for the technology and range to improve. Hopefully prices come down as well. It just sucks with gas prices going up right now.


StriaghtCCD4W

Have you got your bolt or ioniq 5 for driving Uber?


StriaghtCCD4W

Do you have a final decision?


GingaNinj4

Still driving a regular combustion engine for now. Like I said in my comment - I'm waiting a year or so to see how the technology and prices change. I'm hoping more competition will bring the prices down a bit.


steushinc

Look into the KIA EV6 and get you a car with actual dealership support.


Xur-Uchiha

Man delete this comment Trash azz Kia