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New referral program now has 6 month unlimited supercharging for ALL Teslas(incl. MR Model 3)
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Eno Deb
Active Member
That seems like a terrible idea. It will incentivize new buyers to use the superchargers as much as possible during the free six months, whereas the $100 credit didn't expire and was probably used when people really needed a supercharger (i.e. during roadtrips). As if the chargers in CA weren't overcrowded enough already.
Exactly. Need to have a bucket for trips, not a ‘use as quickly as possible’. It’s also not like trying out road trips with the free charging does anything. Because there’s no way to get more free charging in the future.
This constant tweaking of the program is almost worse than the constant tweaking of the cars.
This constant tweaking of the program is almost worse than the constant tweaking of the cars.
cusman
Member
I think best thing about the change to referral program is that they will be applying to all cars going forward and not just the Model 3 Performance or S / X versions.
So if the benefit itself is going lower, that's fine. As for whether free Supercharging is better than $100 non-expiring credit? I haven't had to use Supercharging and I don't expect to need it unless I go on a long trip in my Model 3 which is unlikely. In my scenario the $100 non-expiring credit would have been better.
Someone else may prefer 6 months of free Supercharging more
So if the benefit itself is going lower, that's fine. As for whether free Supercharging is better than $100 non-expiring credit? I haven't had to use Supercharging and I don't expect to need it unless I go on a long trip in my Model 3 which is unlikely. In my scenario the $100 non-expiring credit would have been better.
Someone else may prefer 6 months of free Supercharging more
JeffK
Well-Known Member
They already extended it? Earlier it said it later through October 19th. I guess that was the group that got both? So many different dates. All I know is we didn't get any.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
They were describing the people who bought from sept through oct will retroactively get the six months thing as well as new referrals through Dec 10th.
It's much more clear on the Tesla site. Teslarati is not always that great at conveying info.
1000$ in supercharging is a heck of a lot of supercharging, you driving to Hawaii?
This makes me wish I had waited to buy my Model 3. I would've had dual motor AND saved about $1,200 in supercharging.
I wish I had waited a few months. I would have gotten my Model S with AP instead of no AP whatsoever. Had I waited a little longer I would have gotten the 90 instead of the 85. Maybe waited a little longer and would have gotten the AP2 hardware. Maybe waited a little more to get the new MCU. Or waited for the X or waited for the AP2.5 hardware. Or maybe I should have waited for the Model 3 altogether. Maybe I should wait for the Model Y to come out?
Point is, there is always a good reason to wait and you never get what you want.
Yes. When you order with someone’s code link, it will ask you whether you are a reservation holder or new before you start designing
This makes me wish I had waited to buy my Model 3. I would've had dual motor AND saved about $1,200 in supercharging.
Sounds like a $500 HPWC is in order.
Also, if you did order one, but know someone who has a code, you can have the Tesla reps input in the system right after you order it. I should be good to go for 6 months now. Will debate if I go ahead and install my charger right when I get the car next week, but would have to drive 20 minutes to Arlington for free supercharging. Might be a good excuse to go to Six Flags for fright fest though. I am still waiting to hear back on load usage from my electrical company on my house also.
Pkmmte
Le meow
I commute and can't charge at home. Waiting in line and spending an hour at superchargers twice per week is my only option. I also had multiple long road trips.
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