How to Maximize Tesla's Updated U.S. Referral Rewards in 2025

By Tanveer Husnani

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Categories: Regional Tesla Program Insights, Tesla Referral Link Issues & Fixes, Referral Program Guides, Tesla Buying Timing & Strategy

Tesla has updated its U.S. referral program for 2025, offering valuable perks for both new buyers and referrers across the entire vehicle lineup. Whether you're ordering a Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, or Cybertruck, using a referral link unlocks exclusive rewards that cannot be added retroactively . Here’s a clear breakdown of how the current U.S. referral program works — and how to get the most from it. What’s New in Tesla USA’s 2025 Referral Program Tesla has simplified and strengthened referral rewards for the U.S. market: For Referrers Earn $650 in Tesla Credits for every successful referral Credits can be used for: Supercharging Software upgrades Accessories Service Tesla Shop purchases Future Tesla vehicles For New Buyers Model S / Model X / Cybertruck $1,000 off the purchase price when using a referral link Model 3 / Model Y 3-month Full Self-Driving (Supervised) trial after delivery Tesla has moved away from large, across-the-board discounts and toward a targeted reward model: direct savings on premium vehicles and software benefits on high-volume models . How Tesla’s U.S. Referral Program Works For Tesla Owners (Referrers) Simply share your referral link through the Tesla app. You earn $650 in Tesla Credits when someone buys a Tesla or Solar product through your link and takes delivery. Credits typically appear in your account shortly after the buyer receives their vehicle or activates their Solar order. For New Buyers Using a Referral Link If buying Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck : You receive $1,000 off instantly at checkout If buying Model 3 or Model Y : You receive a 3-month FSD (Supervised) trial automatically after delivery For Solar purchases : Receive $400 off Solar Panels or Powerwall when ordering via a referral link ⚠️ Referral rewards cannot be added after ordering — your purchase must start from a referral link. How U.S. Buyers Should Use Referral Links in 2025 Important for U.S. buyers: Referral rewards only apply when your Tesla order...

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