Christian Hughes did not just want to learn to drive – he wanted to do so in a Tesla. So, when it came to getting his license, the high school student found a driving school that specialised in the sought-after electric cars.
As well as being a fan of the vehicles and their technology, he was attracted by their green credentials. “Every second you spend driving a gasoline car contributes to climate change,” says the 17-year-old from St Augustine, Florida, who passed his test this summer. He has since bought a Tesla with his father.
Hughes, in his journey of learning to drive at the Tesla Driving School, launched by All Florida Safety Institute in January, immersed himself in lessons tailored for eco-conscious Generation Z drivers. This driving school, part of a growing trend, specializes in instructing on hybrid or electric cars. Even in situations involving low-impact fender-benders, these lessons emphasize safety, sustainability, and responsible driving practices.
