Tesla long-term rental: Integrating electric mobility into the fleet in a plannable way

Tesla has established itself as a brand in the commercial sector, and not just because of its drive technology. For companies that want to electrify their fleet or initially test electromobility, a Tesla on long-term rental offers three specific advantages:

Predictable cost structure: Compared to combustion engines, electric vehicles have significantly lower energy costs per kilometer and reduced maintenance requirements, as there are no wearing parts such as clutches, exhaust systems or timing belts. In combination with the fixed monthly rate of the long-term rental, the total costs per vehicle become transparent and calculable in the long term.

Tax advantages: As a pure electric vehicle, a Tesla company car is taxed at only 0.25% of the gross list price as a non-cash benefit for private use, provided the gross list price is less than €70,000. In addition, purely electric vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax until the end of 2030.

External image and employer attractiveness: Companies that use Tesla vehicles in their fleet position themselves as innovative and future-oriented. This can be just as relevant in the competition for skilled workers as it is in customer contact.

MHC Mobility currently has two Tesla models available for long-term commercial rental. Both are fully electric, state-of-the-art and suitable as company cars for different usage scenarios.

Tesla Model 3: The electric sedan for frequent drivers

The Tesla Model 3 is the compact sedan in the Tesla portfolio and is particularly suitable for field staff and executives with high mileage. The Long Range variant offers a range of up to 678 kilometers and thus sufficient scope for all-day missions without intermediate charging.

• Range up to 678 km (Long Range variant)
• Minimalist interior with large central touchscreen
• Spacious luggage compartment for business trips
• Low total cost of ownership due to low electricity and maintenance costs

Tesla Model Y: The electric SUV for comfort and space

The Tesla Model Y combines the technology platform of the Model 3 with more space and a higher seating position. It is suitable for employees who regularly transport materials or equipment, or for managers who prefer a prestigious yet sustainable company car.

• Elevated seating position and more space than the Model 3
• Folding rear seats and additional storage space under the hood (frunk)
• Versatile use: from customer appointments to material transport

The Tesla long-term rental from MHC Mobility works as an all-round carefree package: a fixed monthly rate that covers all vehicle and service-related costs. Included are:

• Registration and vehicle tax (exempt for purely electric vehicles until the end of 2030)
• Motor vehicle liability insurance and liability reduction
• Maintenance and wear and tear repairs
• Tire change
• UVV inspections
• 24-hour emergency service and replacement vehicle service
• Pick-up and delivery service
• Broadcasting fee

In addition, you only pay the charging costs. Since electric vehicles such as Tesla are significantly cheaper to maintain than combustion engines, you benefit in particular from the all-inclusive logic of long-term rental: the lower maintenance costs are already priced into the rate, and there are simply no unforeseen repairs to the engine, transmission or exhaust system with an electric drive.

For commercial customers, the monthly rental installment is fully tax-deductible as a business expense. This applies both to the vehicle rental and to the services included in the rate. In contrast to the purchase of a vehicle, there is no investment item in the balance sheet and no depreciation periods need to be taken into account. The greatest tax leverage lies in the non-cash benefit rule for private use of the Tesla company car:

This difference makes the Tesla long-term rental attractive for employees and management alike. In addition, pure electric vehicles are exempt from vehicle tax until the end of 2030.

One of the most frequently asked questions when deciding on a Tesla as a company car concerns the charging infrastructure. Tesla vehicles offer three charging paths:

• Tesla Supercharger network: expanded nationwide in Germany, fast charging over long distances
• Public charging stations: all stations with CCS connection are compatible
• Wallbox at the company location or place of residence: via the MHC Mobility Partner LichtBlick incl. advice, installation and charging management

With the LichtBlick charging card, employees can also charge at over 550,000 charging points across Europe. Anyone who drives a Tesla on a long-term rental does not necessarily have to set up their own charging infrastructure, but benefits from a coherent overall offer if they do.

The monthly installment depends on the selected model, the agreed term and the annual mileage. As all service-related costs are included in the installment, the monthly payment corresponds to the actual total costs per vehicle. There is no down payment, no basic fee and no final payment.

When considering costs, companies should take into account the total cost of ownership, not just the monthly installment:

• Lower energy costs per kilometer compared to combustion engines
• Less maintenance required due to fewer wearing parts
• Tax concession (0.25 % benefit in money’s worth)
• Abolition of vehicle tax by the end of 2030

All in all, a Tesla can be cheaper on a long-term rental than a comparable combustion company car. A personal advisor from MHC Mobility will be happy to provide you with an individual calculation.

Electric vehicles such as those made by Tesla require fundamentally less maintenance than combustion engines. There is no oil change, no timing belt, no exhaust system and no clutch to wear out. Nevertheless, Tesla vehicles also require regular inspections, tire changes and occasional brake maintenance.

MHC Mobility takes care of all these services as part of the long-term rental. You will be actively reminded when service appointments are due, and a nationwide network of service partners is available for workshop work. If your Tesla breaks down due to a repair, a replacement vehicle will be provided to ensure the mobility of your employees.

At the nine MHC Mobility Centers in Germanyincluding in Hamburg, Berlin and Dortmund, vehicles can be presented for tire changes, bodywork, UVV inspections and general inspections.

When you buy a Tesla, you tie up considerable capital and bear the full residual value risk. This risk can be particularly significant for electric vehicles, whose technology is developing rapidly and whose residual value is more difficult to predict than that of combustion engines. Maintenance and insurance are generally not included in leasing and are added as separate costs.

The Tesla long-term rental from MHC Mobility completely shifts these risks:

• No residual value discussion on return
• No additional payments and no surprise workshop costs
• Change to a newer model possible at the end of the term
• Always the latest technology without having to make a new purchase decision

Tesla long-term rental is aimed exclusively at commercial customers and addresses different decision-making situations within the company.

Managing Director, who are looking for a prestigious and sustainable company car will find the Tesla Model Y or Model 3 to be a vehicle that combines innovation and efficiency. The low non-cash benefit taxation also makes the Tesla financially attractive for management.

Fleet manager, who are planning to get into electromobility use the long-term rental as a risk-free test run. One or more Tesla vehicles can be integrated into the fleet over a defined period of time without the need for a purchase decision or a comprehensive charging infrastructure investment in advance.

Companies with a CSR strategy, that pursue sustainability goals can use Tesla long-term rental to reduce the carbon footprint of their fleet and reflect this in their sustainability reporting.

You tell MHC Mobility what you need, whether by phone, on the website or in person. An advisor will recommend the right Tesla model and rental model based on your driving profile and fleet requirements. After a credit check, you will receive a concrete offer with a fixed monthly rate. The contract is signed digitally and your Tesla is delivered to a location of your choice or can be collected from one of the nine MHC Mobility Centers.

Corporations require an extract from the commercial register or a business registration for the credit check. Partnerships and sole traders submit a business registration, Schufa form and identity card.