Tesla becomes Uber driver’s cash cow

A new Tesla owner who drives for Uber shared his thoughts on driving 120,000 miles per year and getting his new Tesla.

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Dobson, who drives over 300 miles a day for six days a week.

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The costs of maintaining his vehicle and fuel add up to $2,000 per month.

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He has to pump gas every other day and get an oil change every other week.

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Dobson put around 399,000 miles on his Toyota Camry.

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Upon reaching such high mileage, he purchased another one and ended up with 277,000 miles.

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Dobson was inspired to buy the Tesla by a combination of things including the education and support from Kim and her husband.

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Then Uber began sending Dobson messages Uber told him that he could rent a Tesla for less per week than what he was spending on gas which was $450.

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This inspired Dobson to figure out which would be better: renting a Tesla through Uber from Hertz or buying his own Tesla.

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The $900 per month car note is a lot less than the fuel costs for a month.

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Dobson’s story is not only inspiring, but it shows just how vital Uber and Hertz’s partnership is for drivers who want a Tesla but can’t afford one.

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