Mom rented a Tesla Model Y for 24 hours to see if the hype is real and ended up massively surprised
- A mom decided to see for herself what all the fuss was about EVs
- She rented a Tesla Model Y for 24 hours
- “It has massively surprised me,” she admitted
Published on Nov 26, 2024 at 9:52 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
After hearing the hype about the Tesla Model Y, one mom from Aberdeen, Scotland, decided to see for herself what all the fuss was about.
She rented the EV for 24 hours to see whether it was as good as she’d it was rumored to be.
“I was nervous about all the technology and charging,” she admitted.
For better or worse, she admits: “It has massively surprised me.”
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The Tesla Model Y hype
Content creator and parent, Shelley (@mummyandzozo), wanted to see whether the much-talked-about Tesla Model Y had practical benefits beyond being eco-friendly.
The mum-of-two lives in Aberdeen, Scotland, with her young sons.
She rented the Tesla Model Y as part of the EV brand’s test-driving program and decided to document her experience.
The pros and cons
Spinning a lot of plates meant that she felt that she worried about the small keycard, fearing that she would ‘lose it all the time’.
However, it is possible to back this up via the Tesla app which can be downloaded to a smartphone.
This is then able to unlock the EV wirelessly using Bluetooth technology.
One thing that Shelley did find worked well as a busy mom was the abundant trunk space.
Perfect when you have a stroller, several bags, and a couple of scooters to contend with.
“Look how much space there is. This is good for parents,” she enthused.
However, the ‘true test’ for any parent hoping for a quiet 30 minutes of nap time when they return home from an outing is its ability to lull a toddler to sleep in transit.
To sum up: “It has massively surprised me, and I didn’t expect to like it so much.
“I can now 100% see the appeal and why so many people love it,” she captioned her TikTok.
She added that the amount of money she’d save on gas with a Tesla Model Y was another reason to switch to the EV – however, she admits that, for now, she’s sticking with her Land Rover.
@mummyandzozo After 24 hours this is what I’m thinking. Overall Its massively surprised me and I didnt expect to like it so much. I can now 100% see the appeal and why so many people love it. Thinking how much I would save on petrol definitely made me pause. But I am a huge fan on land Rover and Im not sure I am ready to move away from them. #momcar #thatmom #familycar #carshopping #teslamom #teslamodely #family #mum #momsoftiktok #sahmlife #momvlog ♬ original sound – Shelley | Mummy & Zozo
One driver recently conducted a 31-day experiment to prove that charging a Tesla Cybertruck costs way less than you think.
However, the writing is on the wall for combustion engines as more and more manufacturers hype up all-electric.
It’s an important development in the fight against the rising global temperature, as EVs don’t produce any ailpipe pollution. They also compensate for their energy-intensive battery manufacturing process after six years.
Though Shelley stated that she was unlikely to switch from her Land Rover to a Tesla, others shared their preference for Tesla and voiced their support for EVs.
“We have a discovery and the model y. We take the Tesla over the LR,” one commenter responded. “We love it!”
“I’ve had my Tesla (model 3) for three months, and I love it! I was nervous about all the technology and charging, but it’s just so easy to drive,” another person said.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
