Tesla Referral Program

[spentan]

Yeah, I was making the point that there will probably be a competition to get 10 signups if a free Model X (value ~$100k fully equipped) is on the table, even if there is just one (possibly per region.) I think they need to reconsider that incentive because it is too strong for someone to simply send spam out to every email they can get hold of and see what sticks.

I'm not eligible, I don't own a Tesla yet. But I'm aware that many Tesla owners are engineers and programmers, so might have the resources, if they were a little, uhm, backhanded.

It'd work if you paid $5000 to 10 people to use your referral link, still gets you a fully loaded X for 50k off retail

 

[andrewket]

I wish I could get credit for my past sales :/

 

[Johann Koeber]

I did not get an email. Is this America only?

 

[daxz]

with new model coming people may not be as willing to jump into new Model S until they see what Model X offers. Just like last years cars and phones get a discount right before new models come out. With the Model S target audience the buyers are even more likely to have to want the newest thing.

 

[Owner]

Just this month, a friend just got his lease. He has ridden in my Tesla, read my blog, and even joined me on a factory tour.

Another friend also who got a test drive from me and asked many questions just sent in their order.

I'm hoping I can get at least $1K for the second. They can probably cancel and re-order...?

 

[matbl]

So unless you get one of these emails there's no way to get your own referral link?

I'm wondering the same thing...

 

[pgiralt]

I wish I could get credit for my past sales :/

+1!! I'd have at least 4.

 

[ronmerkord]

A Model X for FREE

Announcing a new referral program, Tesla today announced a $1000 referral rebate for current Tesla owners referring new Model S sales to the company. In addition, "Tesla says the first customer to make ten referrals in North America, Europe and Asia will get a Model X for free." Other bonuses were announced as well, like a Gigafactory party for those referring five people.

Tesla looks to boost Model S sales this Summer through loyal customers - Fortune

Is this for real?

Ron SigX #1015

 

[hpham007]

Doesn't this imply that sales are slow? If sales were at or above expectations, there would be no reason to do this.

For a while, Tesla has been claiming they were either production constrained or battery supply constrained. Their actions with this program and coming out with lower margin vehicles seems to contradict these claims.

 

[Paul Carter]

Announcing a new referral program, Tesla today announced a $1000 referral rebate for current Tesla owners referring new Model S sales to the company. In addition, "Tesla says the first customer to make ten referrals in North America, Europe and Asia will get a Model X for free." Other bonuses were announced as well, like a Gigafactory party for those referring five people.

Tesla looks to boost Model S sales this Summer through loyal customers - Fortune

Is this for real?

Ron SigX #1015

Seems so, there's a new thread going on about it here: Model S referral program

 

[Matias]

So during this programme Tesla will give 2000 dollars discount from every new model S they sell.

 

[stephenpace]

So during this programme Tesla will give 2000 dollars discount from every new model S they sell.

Not really. $1000 for the purchaser sure, but the $1000 credit likely doesn't cost them near that much, especially if you use it to buy Tesla gear or parts like the rear console.

 

[ken830]

I got the e-mail, and although the prospect of getting a few thousand dollars of credit or even a free Model X is exciting, I also have mixed feelings about this. Very early on (2012/2013), there was a long discussion here on the forums about referral credits, and I think the consensus was that no referral incentives makes the owner's stories completely honest and trustworthy.

 

[AmpedRealtor]

I don't like this program at all. It's going to turn everyone into a salesperson, and before you know it, we are going to see these links all over the place. It's going to be like Amway around here. I'm already seeing links being posted to various facebook groups. This is not a good image, it's sleazy.

 

[3mp_kwh]

Tesla offers $1,000 referral program

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/29/tesla-to-offer-1k-referral-discount-on-model-s.html

 

[HankLloydRight]

I wonder if this is part of the "secret weapon" against the dealership associations that Elon mentioned a few months ago? I know there are also the popup stores, but nobody has come out and announced any "secret weapon" as such.

 

[jeffro01]

Before anyone completely freaks out, keep in mind that this is only a test idea, just something they are throwing out there. No one is required to do anything different, special, or otherwise. If you refer someone, great, if not then that's okay to.

I really don't see why anyone would have a problem with this. It's just something harmless to see what comes of it. The idea that it's sleazy or whatever is a gross overreaction. I mean come on... Some of you have been joking about this for years, now it's real and your going to complain?

I am developing a perception from this forum that no matter what Tesla does or doesn't do there is always going to be someone who wants to make it the end of the world...

Jeff

 

[taurusking]

Is this for real...I thought Tesla is very confident that they don't need any kind of advertisement to sell their cars...

Seriously how many of us have praised MS and have influenced our friends, neighbors and even third persons ...without expecting anything from Tesla in the past and so far until today.:wink:

This kind of advertisement I don't like... but like many of you said...now there will be a race to get that free Tesla by pushing our friends to buy this car..

Friends here I come.....I can already see them running :biggrin:

 

[islandbayy]

i have over 100 confirmed sales, guess i missed out , too late :{

 

[Paul Carter]

I now have a dilemma to face. I'm a happy ambassador. Never been put in this spot before. Networking for work, I refer and get referred to companies for contract work all the time. Never any kick backs given or received. Just my reputation and theirs on the line. Keeps us all honest. Hmmm....