Journal · April 10, 2026 · updated July 13, 2026
What a Tesla Referral Code Is Worth in 2026, Model by Model
Here's the referral reward translated into dollars, model by model, with how each figure is derived — so you can judge it honestly rather than trust a vague "free stuff" claim. This is the deep version of the table on the main guide.
| Model / product | 2026 referral benefit (US) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model 3 | 3 months free FSD (Supervised) | All trims eligible in the US. |
| Model Y | 3 months free FSD (Supervised) | All trims eligible in the US. |
| Cybertruck | 3 months free FSD (Supervised) | Premium AWD & Cyberbeast only — Dual Motor AWD is excluded. |
| Tesla Solar | $400 off | Solar Panels & Solar Roof. Counts as a separate referral from a car. |
| Model S | None | Removed from the US referral program in March 2026. |
| Model X | None | Removed from the US referral program in March 2026. |
Values reflect Tesla's US program as of July 13, 2026. FSD (Supervised) lists at about $99/mo, so 3 months ≈ $297. Tesla adjusts terms often — always confirm the reward in your order summary before you pay.
The FSD math
FSD (Supervised) subscribes at about $99/month. A 3-month trial is therefore ≈ $297 in subscription you don't pay during the trial. It's a trial value, not cash off the car.
Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck
All three get the same 3-month trial (Cybertruck: Premium AWD & Cyberbeast only; the Dual Motor AWD is excluded). No model gets a bigger referral reward than another.
Tesla Solar
A flat $400 off Solar Panels or Solar Roof, as a separate referral. If you're buying both a car and solar, that's two referrals and two rewards.
Model S & Model X
$0. Removed from the program in March 2026. Budget accordingly and don't rely on a code for those.
The referrer's $250 Tesla Credits
Separate from your reward, the owner whose code you use earns $250 in Tesla Credits per successful vehicle or solar referral, capped at 10 per calendar year. It doesn't affect your trial at all.
Sources:
- Tesla Support — Refer and Earn
- Electrek — Tesla referral program guide
- Not a Tesla App — referral FSD incentives