Buying a new Tesla? Order through a referral link and you get 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised) on a new Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck. The referral has to be on the order when you place it. It cannot be added afterward.
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Current Tesla referral rewards
As of October 2026, a new buyer who orders through a referral link receives 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised). It applies to a new Model 3, Model Y (including the Model Y L) or Cybertruck. Model S and Model X left the program in March 2026.
How to use a Tesla referral code
- Start from a referral link. Follow this Tesla referral link. Tesla's site has no box for typing a referral code into an ordinary order, so the order has to begin from a link like this one or one from another owner.
- Choose your car. The link opens Tesla's referral page. Pick the model, and the order page confirms the referral with a green check mark and the words "referral applied".
- Check it at checkout. The referral is shown again before you pay. Open the pricing details to see it listed.
The fine print
- The offer is for first-time Tesla buyers.
- The vehicle must be bought and delivered within the promotional period.
- It covers new vehicles only, whether built to order or taken from new inventory.
- Leased, financed and cash purchases all qualify.
How the Tesla referral program has changed
Tesla changes its referral rewards often. This is every change we have recorded, newest first.
- August 2026. The new Model Y L joins the referral program. New buyers get 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
- May 2026. Tesla begins offering low-rate financing: Model Y from 0% APR and Model 3 from 0.99% APR.
- March 2026. Model S and Model X are removed from the referral program as production winds down and inventory runs low.
- February 2026. Tesla says Model S and Model X production will end in the second quarter of 2026 and offers $1,000 off remaining inventory. Full Self-Driving moves to subscription only in the US from February 14, 2026.
- January 2026. New buyers can choose $500 off a Full Self-Driving purchase or 3 months of Full Self-Driving. Tesla offers 3.99% APR on Model S, Model X and Cybertruck.
- September 2025. The referral credit rises to $1,000 for Model S, Model X and Cybertruck, which joins the promotion.
- August 2025. A $250 Tesla credit is offered on Model S and Model X. Model 3 and Cybertruck buyers get 2.49% APR, or 0% when bundled with Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
- May 2025. Buyers can choose $400 off a solar installation or 3 months of Full Self-Driving (Supervised).
- April 2025. The program shifts from vehicle discounts to Full Self-Driving. New owners get 3 months free; existing owners get a $500 discount.
- February 2025. The Model 3 reward rises to $2,500.
- January 2025. Rewards are set at $1,000 for Model S and Model X and $500 for Model 3 and Model Y. The redesigned Model Y is announced but not yet included.
- December 2024. The Model 3 discount rises to $1,500, with 3 months of Full Self-Driving and free Supercharging on new deliveries.
- November 2024. Up to $2,000 off a new vehicle, and the Cybertruck is included for the first time.
- September 2024. The program expands to Europe with €1,000 or £1,000 for new buyers and €500 or £500 for referrers.
- August 2024. The program relaunches with $1,000 off for new customers, a $500 credit for referrers and a limit of 10 referrals.
- April 2024. The program is paused, with a relaunch planned for later in the year.
- 2023. Relaunched with 10,000 Tesla credits per referral and Cybertruck raffle prizes.
- 2021. The program ends. Earlier rewards included free Supercharging miles.
- 2019. Rewards include free Roadsters, $1,000 discounts and a chance to send a photo into space.
- 2018. Top referrers can earn up to two free Roadsters and Tesla Powerwalls.
- 2017. Top referrers are offered a next-generation Roadster and invitations to events.
- 2015. The first program: a $1,000 credit for both the referrer and the new customer, plus event invitations.
Common questions
Does the Tesla referral program apply only to new vehicles?
Yes. It covers new Tesla vehicles, whether ordered through the design studio or bought from new inventory.
Can I use a referral code on a leased Tesla?
Yes. The program applies whether you lease, finance or pay cash.
Can I add a referral code after I order?
No. The referral must be on the order when it is placed, which is why the order needs to start from a referral link.
Can I refer friends to Tesla?
Yes. Current owners can open the Tesla app, tap Refer, and share their own link and code.
Is the $7,500 federal EV tax credit still available?
No. It ended on September 30, 2025. Some states, including California and Colorado, offer their own incentives.
Is there a referral reward for solar panels and Powerwall?
Yes. Tesla currently offers $400 off eligible solar panel or Powerwall purchases ordered through a referral link. It is the same link you would use for a vehicle.