Tesla’s “Try Before You Buy” Masterclass
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Sawyer Merritt
@SawyerMerritt·Nov 8
NEWS: Tesla has introduced a new car rental program at select U.S. stores.
You can rent a Tesla for up to 7 days starting at $60/day. It includes FSD (Supervised) and free Supercharging for the entire rental. If you order a new Tesla within 7 days of your rental, you’ll get a $250 discount on your purchase.
Tesla’s new rental program is a sneaky-good marketing move. Rent a Tesla for up to a week, starting at $60/day. You get to test Full Self-Driving Mode and free Supercharging—and if you buy one within a week, they’ll toss in a $250 credit. Smooth.
The Genius Here
Tesla isn’t just renting cars. They’re running a low-friction sales funnel disguised as a rental program. You get the full experience—then the emotional pull of ownership kicks in.
Why It Works
- Reduces buying risk (try before you buy)
- Leverages “ownership bias”—once you drive it, you want it
- Makes full use of an existing asset (their fleet)
- Creates urgency with a 7-day purchase window
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