Miles shares Tesla Model 3: Musk have!

The independent car-sharing provider Miles has now also added the Californian brand Tesla to its vehicle portfolio. However, the renter relies on the cost-saving Model 3 in the base version, which—with an official range of 491 kilometers—should significantly increase the long-distance capabilities of the shared vehicles. The consumption is officially stated by the manufacturer as only 14 kWh/100 km. So far, the compact, 4.26-meter-long VW ID.3 is the only electric car in the range, offering a real-world range of up to 340 kilometers with its 58-kWh battery, officially 420 km. Additionally, the 4.69-meter-long Model 3 with rear-wheel drive offers more space in the interior and trunk (649 liters), though it is accessible not through a practical tailgate like the VW, but via a trunk lid.

“A consistent electrification of the fleet is not in question for Miles. In doing so, we strive to be faster than the nationwide switch to electric motors. For us, it is a given to integrate Tesla, as a pioneer of global vehicle electrification, into the fleet," explains Oliver Mackprang, CEO of Miles, justifying the move.

Currently, the share of purely electric vehicles in Germany is 1.1 percent, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, while the car-sharing provider achieves eight percent purely electric vehicles. In the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, which promotes the use of electromobility, it is already around 25 percent. In addition to cars, they also now want to have electric transporters in the portfolio.

Tesla must be worth it

However, Tesla-sharing is not a bargain. Unlike the ID.3, the Model 3 is classified as a premium vehicle: the unlock-fee is two euros, and the cost per kilometer is 1.19 euros instead of the usual 0.89 euros for the VW. Moreover, novice drivers are not allowed to drive the Tesla, and only experienced Miles drivers with at least 20 trips and a minimum age of 23 years are permitted. For regular customers in the silver category, the requirement is 10 trips; for platinum users, the requirement is 0 trips. Currently, charging cannot be done at Superchargers, only at the usual Miles stations. An extension is planned, according to the company.

“There are a few prerequisites for using a Miles-Tesla. This is to make it clear that we are not selling a test drive. It's about, as with our other vehicles, having a vehicle available when one is needed," explains Mackprang, justifying the restrictions.