Mileage limit of Tesla Model S?
Apr 8, 2017, 4:39 pm
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Mileage limit of Tesla Model S?
I'm trying to book a week rental out of SFO in May, and I'd really like to make it a Tesla, but Tesla is the only car with a 75 daily mileage limit.
I'd be using the car to drive to san diego, the grand canyon, and back, and it's a real downer to have to choose a gas-based vehicle instead.
Is there anything I can do to get them to waive the mileage? I'm not familiar with renting cars as I don't do it that much. I have hertz Gold through my AMEX Plat if that matters.
I'd be using the car to drive to san diego, the grand canyon, and back, and it's a real downer to have to choose a gas-based vehicle instead.
Is there anything I can do to get them to waive the mileage? I'm not familiar with renting cars as I don't do it that much. I have hertz Gold through my AMEX Plat if that matters.
Apr 9, 2017, 11:40 am
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The only way round this is to make a booking for something else, with no mileage limit, and then upgrade to a Tesla at collection. If you do this, you get the original Ts & Cs, ie no mileage limit. There is a risk, of course, that they will not have a Tesla available for you, as there is no way of reserving one this way.
Apr 9, 2017, 11:48 am
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Or you may end up paying more than if you were to reserve Tesla directly. Upgrade prices are all over the place. They can be higher than original reserved price.
Apr 9, 2017, 4:45 pm
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It's like 2000 miles worth of gas that I'd be saving, which would add up.
Apr 9, 2017, 5:13 pm
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I think you can probably guarantee a Prius reservation for a fraction of the cost if you're really worried about fuel. 2,000 miles is just not that much in fuel cost for the majority of the fleet (20-25 mpg = 80-100 gallons or $250-$300...)
Apr 9, 2017, 5:17 pm
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Not sure I'd want to drive that much in a car with limited range/charge. You may have a hard time finding charging stations.
Why don't you rent a Prius? That way you get good gas mileage but don't risk getting stuck somewhere you can't charge it.
Why don't you rent a Prius? That way you get good gas mileage but don't risk getting stuck somewhere you can't charge it.
Apr 9, 2017, 8:29 pm
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Err... just be warned that if you put 2,000 miles on a Tesla that you've gotten by upgrading into an unlimited mileage reso you may get banned from Hertz for excessive use.
I think you can probably guarantee a Prius reservation for a fraction of the cost if you're really worried about fuel. 2,000 miles is just not that much in fuel cost for the majority of the fleet (20-25 mpg = 80-100 gallons or $250-$300...)
I think you can probably guarantee a Prius reservation for a fraction of the cost if you're really worried about fuel. 2,000 miles is just not that much in fuel cost for the majority of the fleet (20-25 mpg = 80-100 gallons or $250-$300...)
Apr 10, 2017, 12:24 am
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This vacation is based around a really fun road trip, and I want to do it in the type of car I'd never actually buy. Hence the $100k Tesla. I'll also settle for a Jaguar F-type, or Porsche, or something similar, but I figured I could avoid hundreds of dollars in premium fuel by getting the electric option.
Apr 10, 2017, 1:58 am
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I commute in an econo-box, and my travels usually involve a taxi or train.
This vacation is based around a really fun road trip, and I want to do it in the type of car I'd never actually buy. Hence the $100k Tesla. I'll also settle for a Jaguar F-type, or Porsche, or something similar, but I figured I could avoid hundreds of dollars in premium fuel by getting the electric option.
This vacation is based around a really fun road trip, and I want to do it in the type of car I'd never actually buy. Hence the $100k Tesla. I'll also settle for a Jaguar F-type, or Porsche, or something similar, but I figured I could avoid hundreds of dollars in premium fuel by getting the electric option.
I agree, it would be fun to drive a Tesla.
Sounds like a fun trip. I drive all around California quite often, it's beautiful. Enjoy!
Apr 10, 2017, 2:13 pm
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My wife drives a Tesla, so I'm familiar with the car and the chargers. If you get the car, try to fine hotels that have Tesla destination chargers. That way you can plug it in at night and have a full charge in the morning. https://www.tesla.com/destination-charging
You can also find a Supercharger on the road. Warning, California is full of Teslas, and there is frequently a line for the chargers. https://www.tesla.com/supercharger
It is an amazing car, hope you can enjoy the drive!
You can also find a Supercharger on the road. Warning, California is full of Teslas, and there is frequently a line for the chargers. https://www.tesla.com/supercharger
It is an amazing car, hope you can enjoy the drive!
Apr 15, 2017, 11:24 am
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I commute in an econo-box, and my travels usually involve a taxi or train.
This vacation is based around a really fun road trip, and I want to do it in the type of car I'd never actually buy. Hence the $100k Tesla. I'll also settle for a Jaguar F-type, or Porsche, or something similar, but I figured I could avoid hundreds of dollars in premium fuel by getting the electric option.
This vacation is based around a really fun road trip, and I want to do it in the type of car I'd never actually buy. Hence the $100k Tesla. I'll also settle for a Jaguar F-type, or Porsche, or something similar, but I figured I could avoid hundreds of dollars in premium fuel by getting the electric option.
Apr 15, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Who doesn't? I put whatever the vehicle specifies.
I treat my rentals like I treat my own vehicles. I put the fuel the vehicle calls for in it. If the car gets extremely dirty during my rental period, I wash it. I take the trash out of the vehicle every day. I guess some people's personal vehicles are not well taken care of and trashed, and they treat the rentals the same way.
I treat my rentals like I treat my own vehicles. I put the fuel the vehicle calls for in it. If the car gets extremely dirty during my rental period, I wash it. I take the trash out of the vehicle every day. I guess some people's personal vehicles are not well taken care of and trashed, and they treat the rentals the same way.
Apr 15, 2017, 1:28 pm
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Apparently a number of folks do.
