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Tesla has launched short-term rentals to counter falling US sales after federal EV tax credits expired. Available now at Tesla stores in San Diego and Costa Mesa, with expansion planned by year’s end, the program offers three to seven days from $60 per day. Renters get free Supercharger charging, supervised Full Self-Driving, and a $250 credit toward a purchase. By renting directly, Tesla sidesteps middlemen like Hertz. The move arrives as EV demand is expected to decline following the $7,500 credit ending on October 1st, and EV-only companies aim to keep cars from languishing in showrooms.

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