Tesla Referral Program

[e-FTW]

I am in CA, and it looks like my link may be worth 2000$ in the near future!
Having worked pretty hard to get my friend from VA to 5 referrals so he can get the factory tour, I feel my karma is in a good spot. I got 2000$ off of my car by using his link, and felt it was the least I could do for him.
Would love to get even just one referral to go through with my code.
Model S Design Studio | Tesla Motors

 

[andrewket]

Just read this article-

DMV warns Tesla its 'referral program' is unlawful - San Jose Mercury News

Apparently the CA DMV sent a letter to Tesla saying that the referral program is not legal in California.

Sigh.

 

[bonnie]

Some discussion here: California dealers file complaint about the Tesla referral program

 

[andrewket]

Ah, I missed the earlier thread.

 

[andrewket]

I received this note from Tesla this evening:

A few months ago, we kicked off an experimental referral program. Tesla owners are passionate and thousands of you have introduced your friends to Tesla ownership. There are just two weeks remaining in the program for you to share your referral link with a friend so they save $1,000 off the purchase price of a new Model S*. In return, you will get a $1,000 discount that can be applied to a new car, service center visit or accessory purchase.

Those who make five referrals will receive a free Tesla Powerwall (including installation), as well as an invitation for them and a guest to attend the Gigafactory grand opening party.

Those who make ten referrals will get the right to purchase a fully loaded Founder Series Model X, not available to the public, for the price of a base-level Model X—roughly a $30,000 saving.

The top referrer on October 31st in each sales region will have their Model S exchanged for a fully loaded Ludicrous P90D for free.

Thank you again for your support in helping accelerate the world's transition to sustainable transport.

The Tesla Team

*In OH and VA customers placing a new order using a referral link receive $2,000 off the purchase price and the current owner does not receive any monetary award. Their eligibility for prizes remains per all other states.

 

[AMPUP]

I received this note from Tesla this evening:

A few months ago, we kicked off an experimental referral program. Tesla owners are passionate and thousands of you have introduced your friends to Tesla ownership. There are just two weeks remaining in the program for you to share your referral link with a friend so they save $1,000 off the purchase price of a new Model S*. In return, you will get a $1,000 discount that can be applied to a new car, service center visit or accessory purchase.

Those who make five referrals will receive a free Tesla Powerwall (including installation), as well as an invitation for them and a guest to attend the Gigafactory grand opening party.

Those who make ten referrals will get the right to purchase a fully loaded Founder Series Model X, not available to the public, for the price of a base-level Model X—roughly a $30,000 saving.

The top referrer on October 31st in each sales region will have their Model S exchanged for a fully loaded Ludicrous P90D for free.

Thank you again for your support in helping accelerate the world's transition to sustainable transport.

The Tesla Team

*In OH and VA customers placing a new order using a referral link receive $2,000 off the purchase price and the current owner does not receive any monetary award. Their eligibility for prizes remains per all other states.

I'm in Virginia and am only 1 away from 5 referrals, I really want to get an invite to the gigafactory... So if anyone is looking for a $2k Virginia referral ping me.

 

[Tempus]

I'd be happy to share my code as well (from virginia). Mostly i'm interested in seeing the gigafactory.

Tempus

 

[bonnie]

I'd love to get two more referrals using my code - but even if you're using someone else's code, please feel free to pm for any help in decoding all the info about charging or planning a trip or any other questions about switching to driving electric. I'll help either way. (As some forum members can attest, I've even talked to reluctant spouses on the phone, to answer their questions and get them excited about a Tesla in the garage.)

I really do want to see people behind the wheel of an EV, without going through the anxiety some of us did early on (almost 5 years now!).

 

[Andyw2100]

I'd love to get two more referrals using my code - but even if you're using someone else's code, please feel free to pm for any help in decoding all the info about charging or planning a trip or any other questions about switching to driving electric. I'll help either way. (As some forum members can attest, I've even talked to reluctant spouses on the phone, to answer their questions and get them excited about a Tesla in the garage.)

I really do want to see people behind the wheel of an EV, without going through the anxiety some of us did early on (almost 5 years now!).

To anyone new, just checking out this thread, and looking for someone to go to for advice: I can't think of anyone better or more qualified than Bonnie, so since she has offered, you should take her up on the offer. I'd be careful, though. If you put a reluctant spouse on the phone with her, you may wind up with not one, but two new Teslas!

 

[TheAccuser]

To anyone new, just checking out this thread, and looking for someone to go to for advice: I can't think of anyone better or more qualified than Bonnie, so since she has offered, you should take her up on the offer. I'd be careful, though. If you put a reluctant spouse on the phone with her, you may wind up with not one, but two new Teslas!

Bonnie, I see you have 11 referrals now! Congrats!

 

[bonnie]

Bonnie, I see you have 11 referrals now! Congrats!

Thanks! None from my post here (though I did get positive rep, thank you whoever did that). Almost all are local folks here, plus a couple friends.

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To anyone new, just checking out this thread, and looking for someone to go to for advice: I can't think of anyone better or more qualified than Bonnie, so since she has offered, you should take her up on the offer. I'd be careful, though. If you put a reluctant spouse on the phone with her, you may wind up with not one, but two new Teslas!

Hah. That might have happened in one case. She wanted one of her own by the time I got done talking.

So without any referrals from this thread, I've hit 11. I'm good. But the offer is still open to help anyone out with info, reluctant spouse, whatever.

 

[TheAccuser]

Thanks! None from my post here (though I did get positive rep, thank you whoever did that). Almost all are local folks here, plus a couple friends.

Yeah, I think everyone here is greedy and want to use the $2000 codes.

 

[go go]

Tesla $1000 rebate

I am sending you one of my ten $1,000 gift certificates for buying a Tesla Model S via this link:
http://ts.la/margo7769 (expires on Oct 31, 2015).
Just use this link to get $1000 off. Tesla has never given a discount and it is here for you to use now only. Oct 31- deadline. I got my Tesla 15 months ago and I love it!!!!!!!:smile::biggrin:

 

[e-FTW]

Yeah, I think everyone here is greedy and want to use the $2000 codes.

Ha! You are right! But it is only fair to benefit from the dealership wars!

 

[HankLloydRight]

I wonder if Tesla is going to send out 1099s for the referral credits. Does anyone know? Those folks in the US with 10 or more referrals could end up with quite a surprise at tax time.

 

[bonnie]

I wonder if Tesla is going to send out 1099s for the referral credits. Does anyone know? Those folks in the US with 10 or more referrals could end up with quite a surprise at tax time.

I'm assuming there will be tax liabilities, so the only surprise (for me) will be if there is not.

 

[andrewket]

The founder's X shouldn't have any tax liabilities outside of standard sales tax. Tesla is not discounting the car; they are selling the car at the standard price for that model. They might have to issue tax documents for the power wall, though.

 

[GasDoc]

I'm one referral away from the powerwall and gigafactory invites. PM me. It'll be better than using an OH or VA code!

 

[HankLloydRight]

Crap!! I was sitting at 3 referrals for the last 2 weeks... and then about two hours ago, it jumped to 4! I was so excited! I was also one away from the GF tour and powerwall with just 5 days to go.

And I go and look again now, and it's back to 3! WTF?

 

[taurusking]

:crying: Not even one referral....Almost had one but he backed out...