TheGrefg Closes Tesla Giveaway Controversy with an Emotional Video Featuring the Winner
Winner Janira and her partner, overwhelmed by the decision to keep the car or take the money.
Spanish content creator TheGrefg has wrapped up the buzz around his Tesla Model S Plaid giveaway, inspired by Lightning McQueen. After raising €380,000 through €1 entries, the YouTuber revealed the winner in a heartfelt video that combines excitement with unexpected twists.
The Winner: A €4 Ticket That "Saved a Life"
Janira, a 24-year-old from Barcelona, entered the giveaway with just €4, which turned out to be enough to claim the highly coveted prize. The couple, who recently welcomed a baby, was visibly moved upon hearing the news. “You’ve saved our lives,” they told TheGrefg through tears as they hugged him during their meetup.
The Big Decision: Car or Cash?
In the video, TheGrefg presented the winners with a major choice: keep the car or opt for its cash equivalent. The Tesla, now second-hand, is valued at €75,000 (excluding VAT), though taxes and transfer fees would need to be covered by the winners.
The main challenge? Neither Janira nor her partner has a driver’s license. Janira admitted she’s failed her driving test a whopping 15 times. “I’d take it right now, even though I don’t have a license,” she joked, pondering where to store such a luxury car.
Backlash Over Giveaway Format
The giveaway wasn’t free from controversy. Critics on social media pointed out that it was advertised as a free raffle, only to be revealed as a paid entry system. Additionally, the car, initially promoted as being worth over €130,000, was later appraised at a significantly lower value.
Despite the backlash, TheGrefg defended the process, emphasizing that every participant received something in return, even if it was just a wallpaper. The emotional conclusion to the story appears to be a calculated move to shift the focus toward the winners’ joy and needs.
A Controversial but Heartwarming End
With the Tesla giveaway officially concluded, TheGrefg once again proves his knack for making headlines. Whether celebrated or criticized, this story brings together emotion, controversy, and humor—hallmarks of the Murcia-born streamer. Now, the final chapter lies in Janira and her partner’s hands as they decide between a dream car they can’t yet drive or life-changing cash.
