Tesla Referral Program 2026: What Changed and What You Get

Updated November 2026. Tesla's U.S. referral program has changed again, and quietly: referring someone who buys a Model 3, Model Y or Cybertruck no longer earns either of you a reward. The program now centers on Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions (source).

What changed

• No vehicle purchase rewards. The "Refer and Earn" terms no longer include a discount for the buyer or credits for the referrer on new car purchases. Tesla did not announce the change.
• FSD is the new reward. Referrals now earn rewards when the person you refer starts paying for FSD.
• Fewer categories. Buyer benefits now cover solar panels only; referrer rewards cover solar, a first test drive and the FSD referral.

How the FSD referral works

• The person you refer gets one free month of FSD. They need a compatible Tesla, cannot have paid for FSD in the past 12 months, and cannot have bought FSD outright. If their new car came with a free trial, they wait 12 months after it ends.
• You, the referrer, must pay for FSD monthly or have bought it outright (the one-year free offer does not count).
• Your reward: one free month if you subscribe, or $99 in Tesla credit if you bought FSD outright. Credits cannot be cashed out and expire after 12 months. The cap is 12 rewards a year.

How to share your link

1. Update the Tesla app to version 4.62.0 or later.
2. Open the Refer and Earn menu.
3. Share your link with a Tesla owner who does not pay for FSD yet.

These terms apply to the United States. Programs in Canada, Europe and Asia differ and change often, so check the Refer and Earn menu in your own app before sharing.

Is it still worth sharing?

If you already pay for FSD, yes: each converted referral is a free month. If you were hoping to save on a new car, the referral code no longer helps; look at Tesla's current inventory and financing offers instead.

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