A Tesla for everyday life, without the cost of owning one
Commuting, school runs, weekends away, the gap between selling one car and buying the next, or just finding out whether a Tesla suits you before you sign up for a loan. Buy prepaid kilometres, drive, and top up when you need more. Insurance, rego and maintenance are included. There's no bond and no weekly rent.
Made for people who…
- Commute. Brisbane traffic in a quiet, air-conditioned Tesla with no servo stops. Charge at home overnight.
- Have a family. The Model Y fits the pram, the footy bags and the dog-free-but-somehow-still-hairy kids. Add a child booster seat (A$65).
- Are between cars. Sold the old one? Waiting on a new one? Drive a Tesla for a few months, and your km never expire as long as you top up at least once every 8 weeks.
- Want to try before they buy. Live with a Tesla for real. Home charging, road trips, the lot. Then decide. Our try-before-you-buy guide
- Would rather not own a car. No depreciation, no rego renewal and no service bookings to remember.
- Drive less than they think. If your car spends most of the week parked, why pay rent on it?
Why private drivers pick Charge Drive
- No desk, no keys. Your phone is the key. Unlock with the Tesla app.
- Plenty of km. Packs up to 9,000 km. Prepaid km never expire as long as you top up at least once every 8 weeks (minimum top-up 500 km; Premium 1,000 km).
- No fuel bill. Charge at home, at work or on the road.
- A local host who answers. Call or TXT 0483 904 838.
- Spotless cars. Clean, maintained and as described.
- Try Full Self-Driving (Supervised). FSD Option Now Available on Premium 2027 plans, as an extra subscription on top of your prepaid km (details below). You stay attentive and in control.
- Family extras. Booster seat A$65, Model Y air mattress A$185/week, spare tyre A$185/week for road trips.
What it costs a private driver (km cost only)
Worked out from the standard 9,000 km pack (A$1,990 incl. GST, about 22.1c/km):
| You drive about… | km cost per week |
|---|---|
| 150 km/week (light, local) | ≈ A$33 |
| 300 km/week (typical commute) | ≈ A$66 |
| 500 km/week (commute + weekends) | ≈ A$111 |
Charging, tolls and any excess are extra. Insurance, rego and maintenance are included. Prepaid km never expire as long as you top up at least once every 8 weeks, so a light driver's top-up just adds to the balance and nothing goes to waste. Full comparison: prepaid km vs weekly rental vs owning vs a car loan
Your km, your rules (within our Terms)
- Personal use anywhere in Australia, including road trips.
- Insurance included. A $2,000 at-fault excess applies. It's waived when you're not at fault and give us verifiable third-party details and a police report.
- A second driver from your household? Register one for A$10 per extra 1,000 km (apply first).
- No smoking and no pets (certified assistance animals are welcome).
Want the good stuff? Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
On a long drive to the coast or the Darling Downs, FSD (Supervised) can handle lane changes, merges and turns along your nav route. You stay attentive, eyes on the road and hands ready to take over, and it doesn't make the car autonomous. FSD Option Now Available: choose a Premium 2027 Model 3 (prepaid km from A$4,190 for 9,000 km) or Model Y (from A$4,590), then add FSD (Supervised) as an extra subscription on top of your prepaid km, priced by Tesla.
First EV? You'll be fine
We'll walk you through charging when you start. Tip first: plug in at home most nights and you'll rarely think about range. Punchline second: Darryl managed it, eventually.
Private-driver FAQs
Can I rent a Tesla for personal use only?
Yes. Prepaid km plans are for private drivers as well as rideshare drivers. Same Terms, minus the rideshare-only bits: you need to be 25+ with an open licence held for 12+ months, and you don't need a Booked Hire Driver Authorisation or a rideshare rating.
Can I take it on a road trip?
Yes, anywhere in Australia. Just plan your charging stops. Our family road trip charging guide shows you how.
Can my partner drive too?
You can register one additional household driver for A$10 per extra 1,000 km. They'll need to apply too.
Is insurance included?
Yes. Insurance included. There's a $2,000 excess per at-fault incident.
What if I only drive a little?
That's what prepaid km is for. Prepaid km never expire as long as you top up at least once every 8 weeks.
Can I have a child seat?
Yes, add a child booster seat for A$65.
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