I see nothing on the Tesla website about a new referral program. Where did this "news" come from?
Sometimes the Internet creates it's own reality...which isn't reality.
I got this email this morning:
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Hi [edit],
Our customers loved it in the past, so we’ve decided to bring back the Tesla Referral Program. Just share your personal code with your friends, family, or anyone else. Up to 5 of them can use the code between now and July 15, 2016 to get a $1,200 credit towards a new Model S or Model X.
Your personal code: [edit - please PM me if someone in Canada needs a referral code.]
As a thank you, there will be a range of awards including exclusive merchandise, an invitation to our Gigafactory opening event, and a set of 21” custom Arachnid wheels. Each referral order also gives you an additional entry in a drawing to win a Ludicrous P90D Model X.
Check out the full details of the program here and look out for some other surprises along the way!
Troy Jones
Director, Canada
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So it's definitely happening.