About the author

Having bought two Teslas, I've been through ordering, delivery and Tesla's referral and loyalty programs as a buyer. I also run EV Owners Referral, where I share my referral code.

Why I'd recommend one

The Supercharger network is built into the car. You plug in and it charges, with no app or card. On a long trip the navigation picks the charging stops and warms the battery on the way so it charges faster. That's what took the range worry away for me.

How I write this guide

• From Tesla's own rules. I check each page against Tesla's US Refer and Earn page, and the date I last checked is shown at the bottom of every page.
• The current offer. I state the buyer benefit Tesla is offering now and update it when it changes. The page your referral link opens is always the final word.
• Independent. This guide isn't affiliated with Tesla. If you use the referral code shown, I may earn a referral reward.

If you spot something out of date or have a question, email me at contact@evreferralguide.com.

Written by Doug, Tesla owner since 2018. Based on Tesla's US program: checked against Tesla's Refer and Earn page (terms updated 24 February 2026) on 28 October 2026.