Tesla Revitalizes Referral Program with $1,000 Discounts and Free FSD Trial

Tesla revamps its rewards program, offering $1,000 off a Model S or Model X and 3-months free of FSD

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Tesla continually finds new ways to engage and incentivize customers. Tesla recently updated their app to v4.21.5, which takes a strategic leap by boosting their already popular Referral Program. Under the new terms, referrals leading to the purchase of a Model S or Model X will result in monetary rewards and an extended Full Self-Driving trial.

Tesla Model X and S Receive Considerable Incentives

Tesla's innovative move targets the Model S and Model X. Any customer purchasing these models through a referral will be granted a hefty $1,000 off their purchase. Furthermore, these customers will receive a complimentary 3-month trial of Tesla's FSD Beta, giving them a firsthand experience of the cutting-edge autonomous technology Tesla offers.

In return, the referrer will be rewarded with a substantial 20,000 credits. This marks a remarkable increase from the previous 3,500 credits, extending the potential rewards a Tesla owner can accrue through the program.

Model 3 and Model Y Credits

The more affordable Tesla models, the Model 3 and Model Y's rewards will remain the same. Referrers will receive 2,000 Loot Box credits per referral, while buyers can bank 1,500 credits. These credits can be used to access a variety of perks, including vehicle upgrades, merchandise, features, and other accessories. For instance, one can secure a Home Charging Wall Connector using these credits.

However, it is important to note that the credits come with an expiration date. Customers must utilize their credits within a year of the Grant Date, ensuring timely utilization of these rewards.

Rewarding Yourself

The updates to the Referral Program continue to include the option to reward yourself. Tesla owners who purchase an additional Tesla vehicle, Model S or Model X, using their own Tesla account will qualify for the same incentives as a referred purchase. This includes both the $1,000 discount and the 3-month FSD trial. If they buy a Model 3 or Model Y, then the buyer and referral credits get added together, and the buyer gets 3,500 credits. This addition shows Tesla's commitment to rewarding customer loyalty.

All these exciting offers come with a limited-time tag. They are valid only for orders placed before June 30, 2023, intensifying the push for interested customers to move quickly.

The question on everyone's mind is, how will these changes impact Tesla's sales figures for the next quarter? Tesla's reliance on customer advocacy rather than traditional advertising has proven fruitful before, and it is possible that these generous new offers could give the company's sales a significant boost.

The unique combination of financial rewards, high-tech trial experiences, and the self-purchase referral incentive underlines Tesla's commitment to innovation, not just in their vehicles but in their customer engagement strategies.

A Closer Look at Tesla's Ambient Lighting Feature in the New Model 3 and Cybertruck [Video]

Tesla introduced a wrap-around ambient lighting strip to its new Model 3

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If you look up ambient lights for Tesla, you'll see several ads for third-party light kits. Perhaps this is why Tesla added its own Ambient Lights feature to the new Model 3. So, let's get enlightened.

Tesla's ambient lights are thin light strips that are embedded in each of the vehicle's doors near the top edge. It also curves around the dashboard near the windshield, giving passengers a near 360-degree light effect.

Supported Models

Tesla new ambient light feature is available on the new Model 3 (2024+), and will be available on the Cybertruck in a similar manner. With a refresh ongoing for the Model Y, known as Juniper, it will likely also have ambient lights. That just leaves out the most luxurious flagship vehicles, the Model S and X, for now.

The Model S and Model X could be due for a minor refresh that would not only add ambient lighting, but also include a front-bumper camera that the Cybertruck has and the new Model 3 is expected to have in the near future.

Customization

Tesla introduced a wrap-around ambient lighting strip to its new Model 3

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The ambient light settings allow you to light up the interior in a color that reflects your mood or preference. Under Controls > Lights > Accent Lights, you are handed the freedom to choose virtually any color to adorn the interior of your Tesla.

You have control over whether the ambient lights are on, off, or set to an "Auto" setting, though not fully clarified, seems to promise intelligent lighting adjustments akin to our control over dome lights, offering a reduction in reflections during drives.

While the ability to control the brightness level seems missing, Tesla did include color presets, letting you curate a series of your favorite colors.

It should be noted that the changes are confined to the light strips on the doors and dash, steering clear of the footwell lights and other interior lighting.

Future Enhancements

With Tesla, we can be assured there will be enhancements to this feature in a future update. In fact, the Tesla community is already busy coming up with useful suggestions. Some owners thought Tesla should take advantage of the lighting to provide driver feedback, such as automatically changing the ambient lighting to a red hue when there's a vehicle in your blind spot. Tesla could also glow the light strip on a door if it's not closed properly, or use the lighting to provide feedback when Sentry Mode is enabled.

Other uses could be more fun, such as cycling the light through various colors when the 'Rainbow Road' easter egg is activated.

Ambient Lighting in Action

While the possibilities are endless and Tesla engineers will surely have fun coming up with creative uses for the feature, the biggest improvement we can hope for in the near future is the ability to adjust the light intensity.

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Tesla Model 3 'Highland' Performance Details Discovered in European Documents

Tesla's new Model 3 received a host of exterior and interior upgrades

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Tesla outdid itself with the refreshed Model 3, known as the Highland. Despite all the fantastic upgrades, something is missing - the Performance version or perhaps the Plaid. The letter "T" has shown up on vehicle certificates in Europe, and despite Elon Musk's sense of humor, it is unlikely this is a Mr. T reference.

Deciphering the 'T'

A new document shows the new Model 3 Performance will have a dual motor

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Diligent scrutiny of the European Type Certificate, issued by the Dutch vehicle authority RDW and shared on the TFF Forum, revealed a subtle yet pivotal alteration — including the letter 'T' in the eighth digit of the Model 3 Performance's VIN.

This seemingly minor detail, indicative of the vehicle's motor/drive unit type, sparked curiosity and speculation on the forum. Could it be a tri-motor setup to usher in a new Plaid version of the Model 3? This vehicle has already got endless amounts of zip, but three motors? May The Schwartz Be With You!

This could also explain the Model 3+ badging that was spotted during the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) in China inspection of the refresh. However, the regulatory filings highlighted just two distinct variants of the car: a rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a 194 kW motor and an all-wheel drive (AWD) dual-motor setup that combines to deliver a formidable 331 kW of maximum power.

Initial conjectures leaned towards the possibility of a tri-motor setup, drawing parallels with the Plaid variants of the Model S and Model X. However, a deeper dive into the certification document clarified that the Model 3 Performance retained its Dual Motor setup, dispelling the possibility of a tri-motor upgrade.

Strategic Enhancements: A Glimpse into Potential Upgrades

Given the documented specifications, it becomes plausible that Tesla has strategically enhanced one of the dual motors, potentially aligning it with the advanced motor found in the Model S/X Plaid. This modification is poised to augment the top-end speed and acceleration of the Model 3 Performance, addressing its comparative limitations in extended races against traditional gas-powered supercars.

Meanwhile, the Model 3 refresh has become the new Bigfoot of the roads of North America, with rare sightings posted on social media. However, it appears the continent is excluded from the initial launch of the Model 3 Highland. Internal communications within Tesla suggest North American enthusiasts might have to exercise patience until 2024.

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