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EV Ben
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I review, test, and talk about all things electric transportation. If you have an EV you’d like tested/reviewed, please reach out!
Do I Regret Buying a Tesla in 2023? || Honest Review After One Month || 2023 Model 3 Performance
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I've had my 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance for just over a month, and in this video I give you my honest impressions and experience after over 5,000 miles. As always, I try to give you guys a condensed, yet honest overview and help you with your Tesla buying decision.
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If you found this content helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067
I've had my 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance for just over a month, and in this video I give you my honest impressions and experience after over 5,000 miles. As always, I try to give you guys a condensed, yet honest overview and help you with your Tesla buying decision.
Thanks for watching!
Twitter: EV_Ben_
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My Settings on My Tesla Model 3 Performance
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this content helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 Apologies this video is a little late. I recorded this on delivery day and forgot about it for a few weeks. Oops! In this vide...
Six PROBLEMS With My 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance || Honest Review
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this content helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 If you've been watching my channel you know I love my Tesla Model 3. However, even though it is an EV I highly recommend, it i...
My Top 10 Tesla Features That You May Not Know About
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 One of the things I learned driving a Tesla for Uber is that most people know very little about these cars. Some people don't ev...
Comparing the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y || Which best fits your lifestyle?
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 In this video I compare the Tesla Model 3 to the Model Y and discuss the primary differences between them, with an emphasis on w...
Which Tesla Model 3 is Right for You?
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 In this video, I compare the Model 3 Standard Range to the Performance, including a brief discussion of the Long Range variant w...
Tesla road Trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park || Part 2
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 If you haven't seen part 1 yet check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/F1f1UBCn8UQ/v-deo.html In this video I explore the sand dunes...
Tesla Road Trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park - Part 1
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 In this two part video, I take you on a trip through the beautiful rocky mountains to the tallest sand dunes in north America! I...
First 10 Days REVIEW || 2023 Model 3 Performance
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content. If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 I recently switched the channel name from ElectricBen to EV Ben. Still the same channel, same content, just a little adjustment ...
The Top 5 QUESTIONS I Get Asked About My Tesla Model 3 And My Honest Answers
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to buy a Tesla, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 I've completed over 2,000 Uber rides in a Tesla Model 3, and I get questions about it constantly. In this video, I share the top...
Tesla Delivery Day || Buying Experience and Impressions of Build Quality || 2023 Model 3 Performance
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Like and Subscribe for more honest and informative EV content! If you found this video helpful and want to have your own Tesla delivery day experience, you can use my referral link to get a discount on a new Tesla plus three months on Full Self Driving for FREE! www.tesla.com/referral/benjamin197067 It's delivery day! In this video I take delivery of my brand new, 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance...
I Rented a Tesla Through Uber/Hertz So You Don't Have To || My Thoughts After Six Weeks
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I Rented a Tesla Through Uber/Hertz So You Don't Have To || My Thoughts After Six Weeks
What Is It Like Driving a Tesla For Uber?
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What Is It Like Driving a Tesla For Uber?
Should You Buy a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range in 2023?
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Should You Buy a Tesla Model 3 Standard Range in 2023?
1:06 totally false!!! LFP batteries do NOT like charging to 100%. 100% SOC is only needed to calculate actual State Of Charge (because voltage drop in LFP is flat, so BMS does not know the actual SOC based on voltage, so BMS is subtracting energy used, starting from 100%). Repeated charging over 75%-80% destroys both NMC and LFP batteries, which is proved by scientists working for Tesla.
We want to see the car on sand, not listening to yo👎🏻
Would you not recommend putting a down payment and paying monthly through Uber / working?
they want the tire rotated every 10K miles. you will have to do that yourself if you own a tesla. If you need a car, it's a good deal. I went out and bought a model Y and making great money with it..(Uber Comfort)
Really the door handles?🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️the car is safe??? Thats a problem now??!!! You sound like a nagging woman.
Are those 50,000 miles all on the same tires ?
Driving any car above $10k for Uber is foolish & boon for credit companies & for Uber.
Great explanation, thank for sharing
I do 30 rides a day
For me its worth it. I spend $200 plus a week on ubers to work and am inbetween cars so its an opportunity to make extra money and have a car for the meantime.
Or just lease it still get tax credit.
love this review!
Question so if can’t charge it home it’s not viable
In Moscow, Russia, these days 1 kWh costs around 6.5 rubles, which is about $0.07... So, back to your numbers: 265 Wh/mile is around 25.8 kWh per 100 miles. That equals 25.8 * 0.07 = $1.8 per 100 miles )))) And there's also a night rate in some areas, which is half the price. That's how it is...
Here in Canada anyway, the cost for insurance for Tesla really outweighs any sort of cost savings that you would get over driving a car like a Toyota Prius or a Corolla. Now if you're the type of person that you want to be driving an Audi or a BMW where your insurance is going to be classed as a luxury brand then yeah this is pretty much apples to apples but that type of consumer who is looking to save money generally is not driving an Audi or a BMW. The new Toyota Prius that gets 70 km of range plus is a really good trade-off even with a commute of 80 km a day. You're paying about 30% Less on insurance or more and your benefiting from EV driving with an amazing 10 year 240,000 km warranty for the battery.
Is there a federal tax credit or rebate on used 2023 though? I thought it was only on new ev’s. I’m in Buffalo ny btw and I’m thinking of either getting a used 2023 model 3 or ioniq 5 which is maybe 2-3k more used
It's not a rebate. It's a tax credit. 95% of us won't ever owe 7500 to benefit from the tax credit. It's a scam.
On used cards it has to be least 2 years old and the purchase price has to be under 25k to qualify for the 4k discount.
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.
I switched over to drive whip this will be my first time getting a Tesla but I can drive for any platform with no minimum rides basically your leasing the car and they put your name on the insurance and everything so you have access to Tesla app so I’m excited because hertz is a hot mess never again
Can anyone explain all expenses and profits for the driver.? SAFE?😮
Hello Am ask you how much make after pay all. What profit left for you?😮 And how you proof expenses for electricity when you charge car at home. 😮
I use the Uber Hertz rental. And on the days that it's slow, I'll go back and use my normal car. I'm not getting very many trips. I've been noticing it from the last week. It's been really slowing down with this rental. I don't know if anybody else is having this problem. I have 30 trips but I have some with the rental and some with. My daily driver. Will hertz know im using 2 cars for the 30 trips?? We will.soon find out.
I’m sure you regret not waiting for the 2024 M3 Performance
so you cant use waze ?
without carplay how is it with the uber app and waze app?
This video failed to explain that car payment is for 60-70 months and as a full time Uber/Lyft driver your going to put at least 8k-9k miles on the Tesla every month. This video also fails to explain the Tesla will be out of warranty within the first 12 months of ownership with a full time Uber/Lyft driver. The best and ONLY car a full time Uber/Lyft driver should purchase new is a Prius or Camry. The Honda Accord is a good car as well and would round it my top 3 cars for Uber driving full time. NEVER purchase the Tesla used or new it's DEFINITELY not a car that's practical for Uber/Lyft driving full time. I also have to MENTION with the Tesla you'll be watching your life disappear having to fast charge at least 2-3 times a day or every 3-4 hours. This will definitely turn your 8 hour shift into a 10 hour shift every time and there's no way around it. I'm a full time Uber driver in Orlando, Florida and I've rented the Tesla for 4 months straight. I was making $2,100-$2,500 per week driving my personal gas car driving the full 12 hours per daily shift that Uber allows. I'm the Tesla in making $1,700-$1,850 per week and this is due to the constant 45 minutes per charge and charging at least 2-3 times per 12 hour shift. Whoever believes Tesla is the car to use for ride sharing is an idiot 😔
sounds like in your market you drive a lot of miles. Teslas are not efficient driving long range. They're good for city driving (but there they have the wrong suspension). I only put on 2k miles/month driving 40 hours/week. I charge once every two days, either while waiting in queue at airport, or overnight at the city public works. My main complaint is the stiffness of the suspension, which I will be swapping for something softer.
In my area, a Tesla from Hertz for uber costs $280 after 7 weeks of renting one + $210 monthly incentive for renting an EV. You have to take into account depreciation when comparing renting vs buying one, and rideshare and personal insurance, and repairs and maintenance and $250 per tire, etc. In the end, it comes out to about the same as owning one if the weekly rate is under $300, but only if you do it full time. If you do it here and there, renting is not worth it.
why is it even legal to charge that much to rent?
How do you use the Uber rental through Hertz with Lyft as well? Yeah and how much do you pay for insurance on your car and if you buy a new car and use it for Uber, which very few people recommend, your personal car goes through lots of wear and tear on your car and putting 60k miles on your own Uber car a year for 2 years your at 100k miles easily and you have to buy a new battery and with 100k on the Tesla good luck finding somebody to buy it batteries only last about that long…
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Is good really cause it pays more on taxes
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
do you think this is a good deal ? for 16,900 .2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Used·127,387 miles
No I’m looking at a 2021 model 3 78k miles for 14k and I live in Miami
No, because the battery isn't under warranty anymore. Expect to pay at least $9000 for another battery. No idea if the previous owners took care of the battery.
Could you connect the navigation of Uber to the screen of the Tesla?
The model 3 performance is the best bang for your buck. It’s extremely fast and nimble. I would switch to Michelin pilot 4. However, you want sticky tires on a performance model for sure. Drive safe ⚡️
Thank you for being honest, I have an order for the new refresh LR and I’ve been considering canceling and waiting for the performance refresh to come out. Personally, I’m worried about the tire replacement frequency because I drive a lot!
You can leave your car on chill mode it helps somewhat on the wear & tear on the rear wheels. The rear tires always wear first. Good luck with your new car. ⚡️
@@gust9464 thank you!
YOU ARE NOT PRONOUNCING IT PROPERLY! It’s TeSla NOT TeZla!!!
I have one too, but an incredible car
Dude hates speed, wtf dude
This is the biggest scam ever, you have to be a fool to do this, you make no money. You are paying to rent a car.
Not really, it is worth it if you drive for many hours or if you don't have your own car, still a good option in some cases.
@@shahermosaad9426 bro bro bro. its the amount an apartment cost. an they are scamming people into a car for it. stop right here. corporations need a check...this is out of control.
Exactly
It was useful. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for the information. Great video. I just want to correct you on one thing. You do have access to the Tesla app. I changed 3 Teslas already and I had access for all of them. You just need to wait like 2 days before activating it by scanning the code bar. I am in Montreal Canada btw but for USA should be the same for sure.
Hmm...Monthly payment + increased insurance costs + Maintenance items (especially tires) + Charging + depreciation + lack of vehicle if in accident VS. weekly cost + charging. It's not yours so if it breaks, not your problem in the long run, just long enough to trade it in and get another. Nor worrying about the depreciation of it after you have put a million miles on it. If you're in an accident, you're going to lose some money either way in deductible. Seems better off to rent IMO, at least when it comes to long-term use. Maybe not in the short-term, but I'm talking a year-by-year use breakdown.
If someone is scared of deprecation/maintenance/repair costs then they have no businesses being a self employed contractor. Those people would be better off working for a company as an employee, where they have less risk and less reward
@@ZavHustles when you lyft an uber, your working for a private company thats abusing a law that allows for 1099. these companies should have to PROVIDE the infrastructure they rely on to make money. sorry. its fascism when people are stuck paying 450 a week for a company vehicle, absolute fascism.
in my scenario I am in a pinch and do need a car. This has been great and zero issues hitting the 435 + 30 trips mark. Normally I do IT and Uber part time. I lost my job about a year ago and struggling to get back to work. Once I am back to work and comfortable with my new role, I will be purchasing a Model Y. I personally prefer the SUV model and sadly Hertz for our location doesn't have the Model Y's anymore. I must say in my own personal experience so far the 2 ladies there have been nothing but nice to me. Helping as much as possible due to the fact that I live in the Springs and rather not drive to Denver for every check in. However, I have heard all the stories at that location and thankfully none have come true for me at least.
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.
I decide to buy a car but I’m not sure Toyota Camry hybrid or Tesla electric? Anyone can help with this please
It’s a $2500 deductible even if it’s your car
but with the rental you dont acquire the wear and tear or have to deal with a 25k battery replacement
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
I'm an uber driver, renting from Hertz and driving around bay area. Here is my tough regarding: I rented a Polestar 2, less expensive than a Tesla and same wow factor. No, does not have autopilot but I don't think will add something to the tip department. The week cost me $414, around day and half of work and the 30 trip is relative here. Some weeks I drive less and Hertz never, ever complaint me. I would never, ever suggest buy a new Tesla unless you want to be chained to Uber for years and years. For me Uber is a temporary solution after been laid off past year. I think the biggest con when you rented from Hertz is you cannot work uber/lyft, you can just work for one or the other but not at the same time. The unlimited personal miles help me a lot. And today, January '24 if you feel compelled to get a personal car to put on the sharing platform, I strongly recommend the Prius hybrid, no electrical car. Less expensive and even better on mostly rideshare situations. Another thing. If you get a car, you pay for the insurance and maintenance and it's more expensive than the Hertz insurance when you report car will be working for uber... plus maintenance. Besides, I don't know any tesla driver without any problem after do uber for 2 years. Cars look beat up and mostly development quality problems and at last, with a rental car, I can use as many miles as I want it but with my personal car, every miles count, and you need to pay attention to street conditions more than a rental car. Everyone have a different situation but for me, until today, the rental car is good.
They are too quiet, can't sneak a fart out