The Guy Who Built a Crypto Mining Rig… in His Car
In 2021, a Tesla owner named Siraj Raval made headlines when he turned his Tesla Model 3 into a mobile crypto mining machine.
Using the car’s internal battery and a mix of software hacks, he plugged GPUs into the Tesla's power source, ran mining software through the car’s built-in computer, and even used a free Supercharger to power the whole setup — mining Ethereum
He claimed he could earn up to $800 a month during the peak of the bull run, all while commuting or parked at charging stations.
Tesla never approved of this, and doing it could void warranties, but that didn’t stop Raval. He saw it as a glimpse into a future where cars not only drive themselves… but also make you money.
