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Tesla’s sixth Referral Program on deck: will its new product be a prize offering?

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Tesla’s latest Referral Program comes to an end today just two days before the company is set to unveil its new product.

Update: Tesla introduces ‘Annual Awards’ in latest Referral Program: VIP event access, P100D

What began last year as an experimental incentive program to stimulate word of mouth Model S sales quickly turned into one of the greatest lead generation and sales tools the company could have ever hoped for. With no advertising plan in place, Tesla managed to sell thousands of vehicles through its first four referral programs by plugging into its very satisfied existing customer base. But as the fifth referral program comes to an end, one can bet with high certainty that the company will continue its successful and long-standing program through a sixth offering.

Given the timing of the company’s upcoming October 17 and October 28 product unveiling, plus the fact that Tesla has historically extended the referral program shortly after the previous one concludes – the current referral program began three days after the prior ended – we’re making the guess that the company will offer a sixth referral program that includes its to-be-unveiled product as a prize offering. Be it Powerwall 2.0 or what CEO Elon Musk described as a new “Tesla charger”, rest assured the prize list to a likely sixth referral program will join a bevy of owner and buyer incentives designed to stimulate sales.

In other referral program news, Tesla is preparing to deliver prizes won from its fourth referral program. Winners of Tesla’s custom forged 21″ Arachnid wheels, will be contacted by their local service center and schedule an appointment for wheel installation. Those that won the Tesla Owner’s Jacket, Moab Weekender or Tesla Leather Duffel are expected to receive it in the mail sometime in November.

Below is a copy of the email sent by Tesla to referral program winners.

 

Thanks again for growing the Tesla community through the Referral Program.

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Your 21” Arachnid wheels are being custom built to your preferences and are expected to arrive at your preferred service center for installation in November. Your Tesla Leather Duffel and customized Tesla Owner’s Jacket are also being produced and will ship in approximately 3 weeks. You will receive an email update when they do. A reminder that all referrals must be delivered to qualify for awards and winners are responsible for all taxes, local requirements and fees.

The current Referral Program ends on October 15th and awards include an invitation for two to our next Tesla unveiling event.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to referralprogram@tesla.com.

Kind regards,
The Tesla Team

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Tesla owner highlights underrated benefit of FSD Supervised

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Elon Musk has been pretty open about the idea of FSD being the difference maker for Tesla’s future.

If Tesla succeeds in achieving FSD, it could become the world’s most valuable company. If it doesn’t, then the company would not be able to reach its optimum potential.

FSD Supervised’s safety benefits:

  • But even if FSD is still not perfect today, FSD Supervised is already making a difference on the roads today.
  • This was highlighted in Tesla’s Q4 2024 Vehicle Safety Report.
  • As per Tesla, it recorded one crash for every 5.94 million miles driven in which drivers were using Autopilot technology.
  • For comparison, the most recent data available from the NHTSA and FHWA (from 2023) showed that there was one automobile crash every 702,000 miles in the United States. 

FSD user’s tale:

  • As per an FSD user’s post on social media platform X, FSD Supervised was able to help him drive a relative to a medical facility safely even if he was exhausted.
  • During the trip, the driver only had to monitor FSD Supervised’s performance to make sure the Tesla operated safely.
  • In a vehicle without FSD, such a trip with an exhausted driver would have been quite dangerous. 
  • “This morning, Tesla FSD proved to be an absolute godsend. I had to take my brother-in-law to the hospital in Sugar Land, TX, which is 40 miles away, at the ungodly hour of 4 AM. Both of us were exhausted, and he was understandably anxious about the surgery.
  • “The convenience of sending the hospital’s address directly from my iPhone to my Tesla while still inside my house, then just a single button press once inside, and 40 miles later we were precisely in front of the hospital’s admissions area.This experience really underscores just how transformative this technology can be for society,” Tesla owner JC Christopher noted in his post.

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Tesla Optimus “stars” in incredible fanmade action short film

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There are few things that prove an enthusiast’s love towards a company more than a dedicated short film. This was highlighted recently when YouTube’s SoKrispyMedia posted a 10-minute action movie starring Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, as well as several of the company’s most iconic products. 

The video: 

  • Shot like a Hollywood action flick, the video featured a rather humorous plot involving a group of thieves that mistakenly targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver. 
  • The Model 3 driver then ended up speaking to Tesla for assistance, and some high-octane and high-speed hijinks ensued.
  • While the short film featured several Tesla products like the Model 3, Superchargers, and the Cybertruck, it is Optimus that truly stole the show.
  • Optimus served several roles in the short film, from an assistant in a Tesla office to a “robocop” enforcer that helped out the Model 3 driver.

Cool inside jokes: 

  • The best Tesla videos are those that show an in-depth knowledge of the company, and SoKrispyMedia definitely had it. 
  • From the opening scenes alone, the video immediately poked fun at TSLA traders, the large number of gray Tesla owners, and the fact that many still do not understand Superchargers.
  • The video even poked fun at Tesla’s software updates, as well as how some Tesla drivers use Autopilot or other features without reading the fine print in the company’s release notes.
  • The video ended with a tour de force of references to Elon Musk products, from the Tesla Cybertruck to the Boring Company Not-a-Flamethrower, which was released back in 2018.

Check out SoKrispyMedia’s Tesla action short film in the video below.

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Tesla releases Cybertruck metal key card—because why not?

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Credit: Tesla Shop

Tesla definitely seems to be determined to release the coolest lineup of accessories for its coolest vehicle. As could be seen in an update to the Tesla Shop, the electric vehicle maker has now launched a metal key card for the Cybertruck—because why not?

Cybertruck keys:

  • The Cybertruck, similar to Tesla’s other vehicles, is shipped with a regular key card. 
  • The vehicle could also be accessed and locked through a phone key. 
  • As per the Cybertruck’s Owner’s Manual, the all-electric pickup truck is capable of supporting a total of 19 keys.

The Cybertruck’s Metal Key Card:

  • Tesla’s Cybertruck Metal Key Card functions much like the vehicle’s regular key card, but it is finished using premium stainless steel
  • As per Tesla’s description of the item: 
  • “Convenient, durable, versatile. The Cybertruck Metal Key Card is a premium stainless-steel alternative to our traditional plastic key cards, making it easy to access your Cybertruck without your Phone Key. Ideal for when your phone is unavailable or when sharing your vehicle with a friend or valet.”
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card costs $60.
  • In comparison, the Cybertruck’s regular key card is sold for $40.
  • The Cybertruck Metal Key Card comes with the metal key card itself, as well as a bifold key card wallet.

Tesla Cybertruck merch push:

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