Tesla now lets people rent its cars from select U.S. stores. You can rent a Tesla for three to seven days. Daily prices start at $60. Rentals include Full Self-Driving (Supervised) and free charging at Tesla’s Superchargers. This deal runs until the end of 2025.
How The Rental Works
Book online, then pick up at either San Diego (Miramar) or Costa Mesa. Renters must be at least 21 years old, have a valid U.S. driver’s license, car insurance, and a credit card for a deposit. Cars can’t leave the state during the rental. If you bring the car back with less than half a charge, Tesla adds a $30 fee to the bill. The minimum rental time is three days. The daily rate can go up depending on the Tesla you pick.
Mileage, Self-Driving, and Charging
Tesla gives renters unlimited miles during the rental. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is active, FSD version 14, to be exact. You get free Supercharging, so you don’t pay out-of-pocket for charging on the road.
If you buy a new Tesla within one week after your rental, you get a $250 discount toward your purchase. Tesla wants people to try out its technology before committing to buy.
Why Tesla Started The Program
Tesla hopes to boost sales before the year ends. The company changed lease and finance deals to help buyers and added new features to its popular models. The rental program invites more people to test out Tesla’s self-driving technology and see its value. The company wants to get new drivers into its cars and make their tech easy to try.
Tesla’s program costs less per day than many competitors and includes extras like FSD and free charging. Other rental options, like Hertz or Turo, charge more and don’t include all the features in Tesla’s direct program.
For now, Tesla limits this program to just two stores. If many people use it, they may expand it. You can book online at Tesla’s website.
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