A Utah man named Thomas has found an unconventional way to afford his Tesla Cybertruck by working as a Grubhub driver. He dedicates about 20 hours a week to deliveries, using the vehicle's self-driving features to ease the process. This side hustle covers payments for both his Cybertruck and a recently purchased Tesla Model Y.
Thomas, a full-time software industry worker from Utah, shared his story on the Cybertruck Owners’ Forum, as reported by Torque News. In September, his niece's car broke down just as the Federal EV tax credit neared expiration, prompting his family to accelerate plans for a second vehicle. They had intended to buy a Tesla Model Y in two or three years but loaned Thomas's 2004 Chevy Impala to his niece and proceeded with the purchase to take advantage of the credit.
Faced with a tighter budget, Thomas considered options like renting out cars on Turo but settled on driving for Grubhub. He works evenings after his day job, handling around 20 hours weekly. The platform sends pickup locations directly to his Cybertruck, allowing him to activate its self-driving mode and relax during navigation.
Thomas describes this as 'low-hanging fruit' and 'an easy solution.' The earnings fully cover the monthly payments on the Model Y and offset those for the Cybertruck. 'The bottom line: if you’re here daydreaming about someday buying a new Tesla, my proof-of-concept exceeded expectations,' he wrote.
This approach turns his EV investment into a revenue source, blending his professional life with a practical side gig in the gig economy.
