“I was nervous about all the technology and charging”

A content creator and parent rented a Tesla for 24 hours, demonstrating that the benefits of an electric vehicle go beyond being eco-friendly.

Shelley (@mummyandzozo), a mother of two boys based in Aberdeen, Scotland, shared her experience with a Model Y as part of Tesla’s test drive program.

@mummyandzozo After 24 hours, that’s what I think. Overall, this surprised me immensely and I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. I can now 100% see the appeal and why so many people love it. Thinking about how much I would save on gas definitely got me thinking. But I’m a big Land Rover fan and I’m not sure I’m ready to move away from it. #momcar #thatmom #familycar #carshopping #teslamom #teslamodely #family #mum #momsoftiktok #sahmlife #momvlog ♬ original sound – Shelley | Mom and Zozo

She didn’t like using a small access card to open the car and felt like she would “lose it all the time.” However, several commenters noted that they bypass this mechanism by downloading the Tesla app to their phone, which can unlock the vehicle wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Aside from this minor inconvenience, Shelley was very impressed with the car, noting how easy it was to store her child’s stroller in the trunk.

“Look how much space there is. It’s good for parents,” she said, pointing out how spacious the interior was even though it already held the stroller and a backpack.

Shelley was also delighted that her child fell asleep in the Tesla while she was driving – what she considered “the true test of any family car”.

“This surprised me so much, and I didn’t expect to love it so much. I can now 100% see the appeal and why so many people love it,” she wrote in the caption, adding that the amount of money she would save on gas was another benefit of owning an electric vehicle.

Electric vehicle owners save $1,500 a year on gas and maintenance, with one Cybertruck driver revealing they can save $65 a day, or $17,000 a year. Additionally, the combination of lower prices and tax incentives of up to $7,500 through the Inflation Reduction Act makes electric vehicles more affordable and accessible.

This is an important step forward in the fight against rising global temperatures, as electric vehicles produce no tailpipe pollution. They also compensate for their energy-intensive battery manufacturing process after six years.

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Although Shelley said she was unlikely to upgrade from her Land Rover to a Tesla, others shared their preference for Tesla and expressed support for electric vehicles.

“We have a discovery and the Model Y. We take the Tesla over the LR,” one commenter replied. “We love it!”

“I’ve had my Tesla (Model 3) for three months and I love it! I was nervous about all the technology and charging, but it’s so easy to drive,” another person said.

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