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A Hard Month in the Turo Tesla Journey

As the Turo Tesla Series continues, it’s clear that the adventure of renting out a Tesla is fraught with ups and downs. In what can only be described as a challenging second month, our host reflects on their attempts to make money through this car-sharing platform.

Month One Recap

In the first month, the host made $600 in revenue but spent $1,200, resulting in a mere profit of $400 after managing eight rental trips. Each mile driven on the vehicle amounted to just nine cents, illustrating not only the pressure of maintenance but also the unavoidable depreciation incurred as mileage increased. Despite the labor invested—cleaning the vehicle, delivering it, and communicating with guests—the initial venture did not yield promising returns.