In this EVready® Podcast episode, host Chris Nihan sits down with Zevo COO and co‑founder Saimah Chaudhry to unpack how Tesla‑only EV car sharing can become a profitable side hustle and source of passive income for gig workers and fleet owners. Saimah shares how she went from software founder to building a large Turo fleet, then co‑creating Zevo, a peer‑to‑peer EV car sharing platform built specifically for Uber, Lyft, and delivery drivers.

You’ll hear how Zevo’s Tesla‑only model changes the economics of car sharing, what unit economics actually work, and why EVs can create more predictable, scalable income than traditional ICE vehicles. Saimah explains how hosts can add their own Teslas into Zevo’s fleet, what to consider when buying an EV for car sharing, and how depreciation, utilization rates, and maintenance (like tires and 12V batteries) factor into long‑term profitability.

The episode also explores how Zevo uses Tesla’s API and digital keys to power contactless rentals, real‑time vehicle monitoring, and collision detection—making the experience safer and more seamless for both hosts and rideshare drivers. If you’re thinking about renting your car out, starting an EV side hustle, or understanding how EV‑only car sharing impacts rideshare drivers’ earnings, this conversation is packed with practical insight.

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