For now, Tesla is excluding the new Model Y from the referral program

As Tesla has renewed its referral program in 2024, the American manufacturer has decided to exclude its new Model Y 2025 from it.

There are no small savings as long as the customer is willing to pay more. Referral isn’t a “gift” but a marketing tool like any other. A competing manufacturer might, for example, purchase advertising space on media outlets or social networks. Tesla sometimes chooses to reduce costs by relying on customer recommendations and word-of-mouth.

Furthermore, it’s impossible to negotiate the purchase price of a Tesla vehicle, unlike practices elsewhere. There is a set price, period.

Should you wait?

Until now, Tesla’s referral program in France included the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. However, the new Model Y Launch Series is excluded because Tesla currently doesn’t face inventory management issues. Too bad, because with an initial selling price of 60,990 euros, this new Model Y has seen its price skyrocket.

Some major “economists” will explain that the price increase is reasonable because, when adding all the options included compared to the previous Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, the increase is only about 6,000 euros. However, not everyone is interested in a black or gray color, 20-inch wheels… or trailer hitch.

All these “gifts” are in fact charged. Therefore, isn’t it advisable to wait a few months before purchasing the new Model Y 2025? Especially since prices are expected to fall, promotions will quickly multiply, and the referral program will be reactivated. That’s the trend…

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