76 Days with a Tesla Model Y

For the next 76 days, I’m driving a Tesla Model Y to see if it’s really worth buying.

I’ve been seriously thinking about getting one — maybe the 2026 model — and paying cash for it. But before dropping $50,000, my wife asked me a simple question: “Do you even know if you actually want a Tesla?”

That got me thinking. Maybe I’ve just been marketed into wanting one. Between YouTube videos, social media algorithms, and all the hype around Tesla, it’s hard to tell if I genuinely want the car or if I’ve just been influenced.

So instead of guessing, I decided to find out.

I rented a 2024 Tesla Model Y through Turo for about $47 a day — roughly $3,600 total — and I’ll be using it as my daily driver while I travel across Northern Virginia filming new construction property tours for my real estate channel.

This is my busiest driving season of the year, so it’s the perfect time to put the car through real-world use. I’ll be testing Full Self-Driving (FSD), charging at home and on the road, comfort, cost, and everything in between.

Every day, I’ll post a new video and update this page with what I’ve learned.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s actually like to live with a Tesla, this is the place to find out.

Day 1 – First Impressions Driving the Tesla Model Y

My first day behind the wheel of the Tesla Model Y was eye-opening. I rented this 2024 model through Turo for about $47 a day, and right away, I could tell this car was going to make driving feel different. On my 40-minute trip home, I used Full Self-Driving for nearly the entire ride and only had to take over once — which, honestly, blew me away.

Comfort-wise, it’s a noticeable change from my Acura MDX. The cabin feels tighter, the seats are firmer, and I can hear more of the road. But the tech completely shifts how you think about the driving experience. That center screen changes everything — it’s the command center, entertainment hub, and map all in one.

I also caught myself wondering if I’ve been marketed into this idea of wanting a Tesla. Between YouTube, social media, and endless hype, it’s easy to confuse curiosity with conviction. That’s the point of this whole 76-day test — to separate fascination from practicality.

Next up, I’ve got an electrician coming to install the home charger setup. That’ll be my first real taste of what “living with” an EV looks like day-to-day.

Follow the Journey

This isn’t a review — it’s a real-life test to see if living with a Tesla actually makes sense for someone who drives as much as I do.

Over the next 76 days, I’ll be sharing what I learn — the wins, frustrations, and surprises — right here and on my YouTube channel.

👉 Subscribe on YouTube so you don’t miss a day, and check back here for daily updates as I figure out whether this Tesla is just a cool gadget or my next daily driver.