Independent owner-run guide. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Tesla, Inc. Tesla controls referral eligibility and benefits, which may change or end at any time.

Tesla referral checkout checklist

Run through these five checks before you place your Tesla order. Your progress is saved on this device.

Why this site exists. Written by an independent Tesla owner who put together the pre-order checklist he wished existed. If it helps you avoid a mistake, and you use the referral link at checkout, we both get a small Tesla benefit at no cost to you.

Before you place your Tesla order

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A short checklist. Your progress is saved on this device.

Check the Referral Link Before Ordering

Referral disclosure: If you use my referral link for an eligible purchase, Tesla may provide a buyer benefit to you and may provide referral credits or another benefit to me. I do not charge you for using the link. Tesla determines eligibility and benefits.

Why each item matters

  • Eligible trim. Tesla excludes some trims and inventory configurations from the referral benefit.
  • Link clicked before checkout. Tesla cannot attach a referral to an order that was already placed.
  • Benefit visible. Confirming the reward shows up in your Tesla account avoids surprises after delivery.
  • State, local, utility incentives. These are separate from referral and may have their own deadlines and paperwork.
  • Tesla controls the program. Terms can change or end at any time - nothing here is a guarantee.

Checking the referral link before you order

If you plan to use a referral link at all, open it before you place the order. Any current benefit attaches to your Tesla account at checkout, and Tesla controls eligibility.

Check the Referral Link Before Ordering

Referral disclosure: If you use my referral link for an eligible purchase, Tesla may provide a buyer benefit to you and may provide referral credits or another benefit to me. I do not charge you for using the link. Tesla determines eligibility and benefits.