After a short break, the Tesla Referral program has returned. If you’re in the market for a new Tesla, you can get a $1,000 discount. All you need is a Tesla referral link.
Here’s how the referral program works (with updated referral links below). I’ve also included some new inside info below. Will Tesla prices drop further? Here’s a chart of the full Model Y price history. And one for the Model 3 price history.
Referral Program: Updated Tesla Codes
For the new Tesla referral program, you can get a $1,000 discount when buying a Tesla. For the person’s code you use, they also get $500 in Tesla credits. Although, each person is limited to 10 referrals per calendar year.
If you have a friend or family member with a referral code, reach out to them. Or if you’re first in your group to buy a Tesla, feel free to use my code. I really appreciate it 🙂
How to Get a Tesla Referral Link
Here are Tesla discount codes. Since I’ve almost capped out at 10 referrals, I’ve added my friends’ links…
- My Referral Link (only 2 remaining)
- Alexis’ Referral Link
- Sayali’s Referral Link
You don’t have to manually enter a code. Instead, clicking on the Tesla referral link should apply the discount. You’ll see the discount applied on the page it brings you to. If you’re buying a Model S, 3, X, or Y, the link should work. However, it doesn’t include a discount for the Cybertruck. And this makes sense since demand is high, and supply is still ramping up.
The two extra links above are from good friends. They let me stay with them when I lived in my Tesla for a year. I bought a long-range Model Y and it’s been great for car camping. I’m 6’3 and I’ve been able to sleep in the back with the seats down. It’s been great for traveling and keeping costs low.
Apply Tesla Referral Code After Ordering?
Have you recently ordered a new Tesla and didn’t use a referral code? In the past, buyers have been able to call in and apply it after ordering. The annoying part is getting ahold of someone at Tesla. But for most people, a $1,000 discount makes it worth checking.
Tesla produces some of the best EVs on the road. However, the services around them are a bit of a hit or miss. Tesla has ramped up production and the Model Y has become the best-selling car in the world. As a result, Tesla is working through some growing pains.
It’s likely that you’ll be able to apply a Tesla referral code after ordering. However, there’s no guarantee. And if you really want the discount, you can always cancel and reorder your Tesla. Based on my referrals, delivery times aren’t too long…
Tesla Order to Delivery Time
| Name | Order Date | Delivery Date | Days to Delivery | Order |
| Gary | 9/9/2024 | 9/12/2024 | 3 | Model Y |
| Abraham | 9/3/2024 | 9/5/2024 | 2 | Model 3 |
| Alex | 9/1/2024 | 9/5/2024 | 4 | Model 3 |
| Jose | 8/31/2024 | 9/8/2024 | 8 | Model Y |
| Orland | 8/30/2024 | 9/7/2024 | 8 | Model Y |
| Angel | 8/28/2024 | 9/12/2024 | 15 | Model 3 |
| Chris | 8/27/2024 | na | na | Model Y |
| Carl | 8/27/2024 | 9/7/2024 | 11 | Model Y |
| Robert | 8/25/2024 | 8/28/2024 | 3 | Model Y |
Average Delivery Time: 6.75 days
With the price charts I linked to above, you can see the full Tesla price history. You can buy a new Tesla near the lowest price they’ve ever been. It drops even further if you adjust for inflation (a dollar today is worth less than a few years ago).
But will Tesla prices drop further? With this small data set, it might be likely. This recent referral program likely moved some orders forward. And the average time from ordering a Tesla to delivery is less than a week.
There’s a chance that people had to push back their delivery dates as well. When I ordered my Model Y in 2023, it was a six-hour drive to the nearest showroom. And to plan for picking it up, I had to push back my delivery day.
This is a small sample, but it’s info not many people have. I also don’t know the locations for these orders. There could be a lot of variability based on the area. Nonetheless, with essentially a $1,000 price cut (via the referral discount), time from order to delivery isn’t long. This might indicate some small price cuts ahead.
New Tesla Discounts and Price Cuts
I doubt we’ll see more big price cuts for Tesla Model Y or Model 3 anytime soon. As mentioned, we might see a few small price cuts. Or maybe other incentives like the Tesla referral program.
For an even lower cost Tesla, there are rumors for a Tesla Model 2. But I’ve been hearing about that for a few years. We might see a dedicated Tesla robo taxi before that happens.
The largest Tesla price cuts in the past (20% cut in a single day) came around the same time as the changes to $7,500 tax credits. And since the start of 2023, the IRS rules show the tax credit lasting until 2032. But who knows? There could easily be changes with the requirements in that time.
New Tesla Referral Program
If you’re looking for a new car today, buying a new Tesla might be a good way to go. The new Tesla referral program gives a nice little discount. Feel free to click one of the Tesla referral links above. I’ll update this article when reaching referral limits.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I’m happy to share what I’ve learned. You can also check out my Tesla YouTube videos to learn more. For example, here’s the total cost of buying a Tesla Model Y. Prices have changed since then, but it can still give a good idea of all the costs (order fees, taxes, etc.). If you leave a comment on any of my videos, I should see a notification. And hopefully I can answer any questions you have.
Thanks for stopping by my small blog. And I hope this guide on the Tesla referral program comes in handy. Congrats in advance if you buy a new Tesla 🙂