Ordering a Tesla in 2026? Check the referral benefit before you place your order.

Before you order: 5 things to check

• 1. Confirm the model and trim are on Tesla's current eligible list.
• 2. Click the referral link on the device you will order from, before checkout.
• 3. Sign in to your Tesla account in the same browser session.
• 4. Verify the benefit shows at checkout or in your Tesla account.
• 5. Check state, local, and utility incentives that apply separately.

Full walkthrough: Before ordering guide.

How to tell if the referral benefit applied

• • At checkout, look for a referral or reward line in the order summary.
• • In your Tesla account after ordering, check for a rewards or benefits section.
• • If nothing shows, do not submit yet - reopen the link in the same session and sign in again.
• • If it still does not show, contact Tesla support before delivery.

More detail: How to use a Tesla referral link.

Who qualifies for buyer benefits?

• • New Tesla buyers placing an eligible order.
• • Ordering through the referral link before checkout.
• • Tesla account that does not already have a prior vehicle purchase (in most cases).

Referral vs loyalty benefits

Referral benefits are for new buyers ordering through an existing owner's link. Loyalty benefits are a separate program Tesla has offered to existing owners buying an additional Tesla. They are not the same and clicking a referral link does not trigger a loyalty benefit. Read the full comparison.

Common mistakes

• • Using the referral link after placing the order - Tesla cannot apply it retroactively.
• • Existing Tesla owners expecting a buyer benefit - referral is for new buyers; loyalty is separate.
• • Used vehicles - generally not eligible for the referral benefit.
• • Ineligible trims - some inventory or promo trims are excluded from current terms.

What to do if the benefit does not show at checkout

1. Do not submit the order yet.
2. Open the referral link again in the same browser session.
3. Sign in to your Tesla account and refresh the checkout page.
4. If the benefit still does not show, contact Tesla support before completing the purchase.

A short checklist. Your progress is saved on this device.

• I confirmed the model / trim I want is currently eligible for the referral benefit
• I clicked the referral link on the device I will order from, before checkout
• I verified the benefit appears at checkout or in my Tesla account
• I checked state, local, and utility incentives that may apply separately
• I understand Tesla can change or end referral benefits at any time