Referral correction — September 5, 2026 (U.S. terms). This article’s referral claims have been corrected using Tesla’s U.S. Refer and Earn terms. The original publication date is preserved. Other dated prices, specifications, tax or competitor reporting retained below have not been reverified and are not current offers or buying advice.
Market-specific referral correction
The U.S. terms reviewed for this update do not verify the local referral rewards described in this article. Its previous local reward amounts, software durations and stacking advice have been removed. Check Tesla’s terms for the country where you will register or install the product.
The shared referral information on this page is labeled United States and must not be treated as a local offer.
Historical background — not reverified
The following retained reporting reflects the original article, not a current verified offer. Its prices, specifications and promotion terms need fresh primary-source verification before use.
Step 1: Initiate the Trade-In Assessment First
Do not place your vehicle order until you have a clear picture of your current vehicle’s valuation. Log into your Tesla Account via the web portal or the Tesla mobile app. Navigate to the “Trade-In” section and submit your current vehicle details (including photos and odometer readings).
Tesla accepts both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and older Tesla models for this promotion. Once Tesla provides your final trade-in offer, the additional $2,000 or $3,000 bonus will be guaranteed on top of that valuation, provided the trade-in is finalized before June 30, 2026.
Step 3: Link the Approved Trade-In to Your Active Order
Once your new vehicle order is placed, navigate to your active delivery tasks in the Tesla App. Under the “Trade-In” task, select your previously assessed vehicle. Tesla’s system will automatically calculate the trade-in value, add the promotional $2,000 or $3,000 bonus, and apply the cumulative total as a deduction from your final motor vehicle agreement.
Note on Novated Leases: If you are financing your new Tesla via a novated lease—a highly popular tax-optimization method in Australia due to the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption on EVs—the trade-in bonus will be processed as a post-delivery cash-back payment. You must disclose this incentive to your novated leasing company (such as Maxxia, Smartleasing, or SG Fleet) during the contract structuring phase.
Why This Window Matters: The Macro EV View
This aggressive incentive stacking is a classic indicator of end-of-quarter volume pushes. Tesla is navigating a highly competitive Australian landscape, marked by the arrival of refreshed competition and evolving local incentives.
By clearing out existing inventory and encouraging current owners to upgrade to the heavily updated Model 3 Highland or the highly versatile Model Y, Tesla is securing its market share. For the consumer, this represents a rare moment of arbitrage: you are getting maximum trade-in value for your older vehicle (which is protected from depreciation by the flat $3,000 bonus) while instantly unlocking the hardware and software upgrades of Tesla’s latest generation platforms.
Before a future qualifying order
Open Tesla with referral code mate59032, check eligibility and the available benefit, then order through the link. Tesla does not allow the link to be added afterward. The referrer may receive a benefit if Tesla confirms a qualifying referral. See the current referral overview and ordering guide.
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