Tesla Updates Referral Program: Bigger Rewards and Key Changes

Tesla has significantly updated its Referral Program, delivering more generous incentives for both existing Tesla owners (referrers) and new buyers (referees). While some benefits are limited to certain high-end models, broader perks now span many of Tesla’s vehicle lineup. 

What’s New

• Referrers will now receive $250 in Tesla Credit for each completed delivery of a new Tesla vehicle using their referral link. 
  
  
• For buyers ordering a Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck, there is now a $1,000 discount off the purchase when using a referral. 
  
  
• Purchasers of Model 3 or Model Y using a referral link will benefit from a $500 price reduction. 
  
  
• Additionally, existing owners who buy a new Model S, X, or Cybertruck for themselves get a $1,000 discount; for Model 3 or Y, that owner's discount is $500. 
  
  
• All purchasers and referrers are limited to 10 rewards in this new scheme. 
  
  

NEWS: Tesla has updated its referral program in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

When someone uses your referral code and buys a Model S/X or Cybertruck, they’ll now receive a $1,000 discount towards their car purchase (up from $250).

Buyers of Model 3/Y still get 3 free months of FSD… pic.twitter.com/7bwQvfudmg

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What This Means

These changes sharpen the financial appeal for both sides of the referral equation:

• Referrers can now accumulate Tesla Credit more reliably per vehicle delivery.
• New buyers of pricier models (S/X/Cybertruck) see larger savings than before, while buyers of the more volume models (3/Y) also receive meaningful discounts.

By placing a cap of 10 total awards, Tesla ensures the incentive remains valuable without being open-ended. 

Caveats & Limitations

• The enhanced discounts apply only to certain models (not every Tesla model is eligible for the full set of rewards). 
  
  
• The limit of 10 awarded rewards implies that after a certain point, referrers or buyers won’t continue to receive the same level of benefit. 
  

Overall, this move could reinvigorate Tesla’s referral system, especially for high-end models, by making the savings more substantial. It also reinforces Tesla’s strategy of using word-of-mouth and loyalty discounts to drive sales.