'Get Paid To Own A Tesla': Musk Pitches Airbnb-For-Cars Economy

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2026.01.29 13:32
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Elon Musk proposes a new income model for Tesla owners, allowing them to lend their vehicles to an autonomous robotaxi fleet, akin to Airbnb. During Tesla's earnings call, he suggested that owners could earn more from lending their cars than their lease costs. This model reframes Tesla vehicles as revenue-generating assets, potentially offsetting ownership costs. Musk envisions a distributed mobility network, with Tesla operating autonomously in major cities soon, pending regulatory approval. If successful, this could transform Tesla ownership from a cost to an income stream, enhancing the company's market narrative.