Side Hustles with Cybertruck?

[CT4FP]

Any ideas/comments for side hustles with Cybertruck to earn money? Anyone already doing things like these?

I came up with these so far.

- Tesla Network (coming soon?)
-- Driver
-- Autonomous
- Renting out on Turo
-- https://turo.com/
- Advertising
-- https://wrapify.com/
- Gig driver/mover
-- https://bungii.com/
-- https://www.goshare.co/
-- https://ride.guru/
-- https://www.phlatbed.com/
-- https://lugg.com/
-- http://haulzi.com/
-- https://www.getburro.com/
-- http://www.dudeineedatruck.com/
-- https://dolly.com/
-- https://www.truxxit.com/
- Gig snow removal
-- https://snohub.com/
-- https://shovler.com/
- Gig landscaping
-- https://lawnguru.co/
- YouTube
-- https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en

A lot of these would apply to any truck, but Cybertruck would benefit from lower operating costs and other EV benefits like being quieter, cleaner, and having on-board 120/240 power, which would make things like all electric snow removal and lawn care possible.

 

[lukefrisbee]

I recognise that you have thought of "Robo-taxi" as a side gig. And I feel as though if the robo-taxi happens then most of the other potential side gigs you listed will not be able to exist. And "robo-taxi" won't be a side gig.
That is in no way meant to invalidate your position about side gigs....providing (or until) robo-taxi exists.

 

[Cyber1qhorsey]

My impression is that FSD robotaxis are coming of age about when my CT gets built. Adventure rentals are a great side gig in low density environments. I expect FSD will do 80 to 90 percent of the driving while there last mile (camping, sight seeing, attraction choices) are completed by the driver. They're gonna want to drive that last mile!

 

[ajdelange]

In a poll taken here in Feb only 13% (3) of respondents thought FSD would be available in less than 5 yrs. None thought it would be available by the time the CT is first delivered. There was quite a bit of discussion in that time frame as to why it is extremely unlikely that FSD, in the context of "Alexa, go pick up mom at the airport" will be available for a long time. You might want to look at that (and you could vote in the poll too).

 

[Cyber1qhorsey]

I read an interesting article about a model 3 road trip from SF to Texas and back. The driver log stated that over 90% of the trip was completed on autopilot! The driver found it a profound relief! FSD, for most driving, in 3 years would be amazing! But after delivery I'll test it out for a couple of yesrs more before deciding to permit renting the CT in a 'side' gig!

 

[ajdelange]

At it's current level of evolution (2.5 and beta) it is definitely a big help on long trips if you are on the open road in light traffic because it relieves the driver of the necessity to stay in lane and control speed. These aren't difficult things to do, of course, but not having to do them for 10 - 12 hrs will leave you a lot less fatigued than if you do. When traffic get's heavy, though, you wind up expending more mental energy watching over it than you do driving your self and so turn it off.

More to the point is that for robo taxi service the system will have to be at L5. See Elon's recent remarks on this,

 

[Ehninger1212]

Robo mercenary?

 

[CT4FP]

I recognise that you have thought of "Robo-taxi" as a side gig. And I feel as though if the robo-taxi happens then most of the other potential side gigs you listed will not be able to exist. And "robo-taxi" won't be a side gig.
That is in no way meant to invalidate your position about side gigs....providing (or until) robo-taxi exists.

Thanks for feedback. It's still debatable when robotaxi will be available, but even when it is some people may not want to join robotaxi network for various reasons but will still want to offset their monthly payments. I'm getting more insight reading replies. Thanks y'all.

 

[ajdelange]

The ultimate story here is that of Tesloop. Makes you proud to be 'Murican.

 

[CT4FP]

I was thinking moving bulky items for people may pay better than ride share driver but at risk of pulling a hammy or slipping a disk.

The tailgate ramp and a two wheel cart should lower injury risk compared to lifting.

A winch attached to front of bed (hand or electric) and a custom dolly might let you max out ramp weight rating. Like a powered lift hand truck:

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

At it's current level of evolution (2.5 and beta) it is definitely a big help on long trips if you are on the open road in light traffic because it relieves the driver of the necessity to stay in lane and control speed. These aren't difficult things to do, of course, but not having to do them for 10 - 12 hrs will leave you a lot less fatigued than if you do. When traffic get's heavy, though, you wind up expending more mental energy watching over it than you do driving your self and so turn it off.

More to the point is that for robo taxi service the system will have to be at L5. See Elon's recent remarks on this,

So 87% here don’t think that Tesla can go from L2.5 to L3 in 2+ years? I suspect that everyone is defining FSD in their own way. Let’s remember that no one is likely to build an L4 vehicle, so they will jump from L3 to L5, and it is easy to argue against an L5 in 2+ years. But I would be willing to bet against the 87% that Tesla can have an L3+ vehicle in 2+ years. That is a vehicle that can handle all of the technical aspects of autonomous driving but maybe not in all conditions.

 

[TechOps]

I read an interesting article about a model 3 road trip from SF to Texas and back. The driver log stated that over 90% of the trip was completed on autopilot! The driver found it a profound relief! FSD, for most driving, in 3 years would be amazing! But after delivery I'll test it out for a couple of yesrs more before deciding to permit renting the CT in a 'side' gig!

I drove from SF to Austin a year ago in my Model S. 90% of the trip is flat, straight, open road in ultra rural areas with little to no traffic. I was probably on AP 95% of the time. It's not the same as complex, traffic-filled urban navigation (where the majority of Tesla drivers live today, I would imagine).

I expect fully capable FSD to be here and allowed in about 6-8 years.

 

[ajdelange]

So 87% here don’t think that Tesla can go from L2.5 to L3 in 2+ years? I suspect that everyone is defining FSD in their own way.

The poll to which the 87% responded included the following:

"Better be specific about what Robo Taxi Service is. To me it means that a gentleman that has wined and dined well but not too wisely can contact you, give you his location and where he want's to go and that you can program your truck to go pick him up (without you on board) and deliver him home safely snoozing in the back seat."

That means L 5.

 

[TechOps]

So 87% here don’t think that Tesla can go from L2.5 to L3 in 2+ years? I suspect that everyone is defining FSD in their own way.

I am considering "True FSD" to mean that the steering wheel can be removed from my car, as Elon has suggested.

 

[Cyber1qhorsey]

I am considering "True FSD" to mean that the steering wheel can be removed from my car, as Elon has suggested.

I think Elon also suggested they'd lease or retain ribotaxis under Tesla ownership, not sell them to customers. So get your own while you can before robo-Tesla gobbles up the stock. Lol.