Tesla Canada Discounts and Incentives - January 2026
Welcome to your comprehensive guide on Tesla discounts and incentives available in Canada. We're here to provide accurate and updated information to help you navigate the financial landscape of owning a Tesla.
Referral Program Benefits
Using a Referral Link Gets You:
In Canada, new buyers who use a referral link to order and take delivery of a qualifying Tesla currently receive a **C$1,300 discount off the purchase price** of a new **Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck** when the vehicle is included in the active referral program at the time of order. In addition, new buyers are currently eligible for a **trial of Full Self‑Driving (Supervised)**—Tesla has been running a **30‑day FSD trial in Canada** for new and existing owners with compatible vehicles and software, and at various times has also used **referral‑based FSD trials (for example, three months)** as an added perk for new buyers using a referral code. The exact FSD trial length tied specifically to referrals has changed over time (three‑month referral trials vs. broader 30‑day campaigns), and Tesla notes that these FSD trials are **complimentary, non‑transferable, not redeemable for cash, and may change or end at any time**.
Key points for new buyers in Canada who use a referral code: - **Cash discount:** As of the most recent Canada‑specific program update for 2025, new buyers receive **C$1,300 off** when ordering a **Model S, Model X, or Model Y** with a referral link. Later updates added **Model 3 and Cybertruck back into the Canadian referral program**, so when they are active in the program, referred buyers of those vehicles also receive a purchase discount governed by the same referral terms. - **Model eligibility:** Referral discounts only apply if the specific model is **currently listed as eligible** in the Canadian referral program at the time you place the order; Tesla has temporarily removed and later re‑added certain models (for example, Model 3 and Cybertruck), so model eligibility can change. - **FSD trials:** - Tesla has offered **referral‑based FSD trials** for new buyers (for example, 3‑month trials granted when you use a referral code). - Separately, Tesla runs **Canada‑wide FSD (Supervised) trials** of fixed length (e.g., **30 days** or **v14 trials**) that apply to new and existing owners meeting software and hardware requirements and are **not strictly dependent on using a referral code**. - These trials require an eligible vehicle (Model S/3/X/Y or Cybertruck), the specified minimum FSD software version (for example, v12.3 or v14.2 or later), and ownership in Canada. - Trials **do not convert into ownership** of FSD; once the trial ends, continued use requires a paid subscription or purchase. - **Referral credits for buyers:** In Canada, the **Tesla Credits portion of the referral program applies to the referrer**, not the new buyer; new buyers currently receive a **cash discount on the vehicle and FSD trial access**, not Tesla Credits. - **Supercharging:** Tesla’s Canadian referral materials and recent program changes do **not list ongoing free Supercharging as a standard benefit** for new buyers using a referral code. Any free Supercharging offers have been separate, time‑limited promotions and are not part of the standing Canadian referral benefit structure for new buyers. - **Stacking with other programs:** Other Canadian incentives (for example, the **“Everyday Heroes” discount**) may, when active, be **stackable with the Referral Program**, but these are separate promotions with their own eligibility criteria and may change independently of referral benefits. - **Program is dynamic:** Tesla states that FSD trials are **subject to change or end at any time**, and third‑party tracking shows that **referral discount amounts, eligible models, and FSD‑trial durations have changed multiple times over 2024–2025**. The exact incentives you receive are those shown in your Tesla Account / app and on the Canadian Tesla order page **at the moment you place your order and when you take delivery**.
What You Get When Using A Referral Link:
In Canada, new buyers who use a referral link to order and take delivery of a qualifying Tesla currently receive a **C$1,300 discount off the purchase price** of a new **Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck** when the vehicle is included in the active referral program at the time of order. In addition, new buyers are currently eligible for a **trial of Full Self‑Driving (Supervised)**—Tesla has been running a **30‑day FSD trial in Canada** for new and existing owners with compatible vehicles and software, and at various times has also used **referral‑based FSD trials (for example, three months)** as an added perk for new buyers using a referral code. The exact FSD trial length tied specifically to referrals has changed over time (three‑month referral trials vs. broader 30‑day campaigns), and Tesla notes that these FSD trials are **complimentary, non‑transferable, not redeemable for cash, and may change or end at any time**.
Key points for new buyers in Canada who use a referral code: - **Cash discount:** As of the most recent Canada‑specific program update for 2025, new buyers receive **C$1,300 off** when ordering a **Model S, Model X, or Model Y** with a referral link. Later updates added **Model 3 and Cybertruck back into the Canadian referral program**, so when they are active in the program, referred buyers of those vehicles also receive a purchase discount governed by the same referral terms. - **Model eligibility:** Referral discounts only apply if the specific model is **currently listed as eligible** in the Canadian referral program at the time you place the order; Tesla has temporarily removed and later re‑added certain models (for example, Model 3 and Cybertruck), so model eligibility can change. - **FSD trials:** - Tesla has offered **referral‑based FSD trials** for new buyers (for example, 3‑month trials granted when you use a referral code). - Separately, Tesla runs **Canada‑wide FSD (Supervised) trials** of fixed length (e.g., **30 days** or **v14 trials**) that apply to new and existing owners meeting software and hardware requirements and are **not strictly dependent on using a referral code**. - These trials require an eligible vehicle (Model S/3/X/Y or Cybertruck), the specified minimum FSD software version (for example, v12.3 or v14.2 or later), and ownership in Canada. - Trials **do not convert into ownership** of FSD; once the trial ends, continued use requires a paid subscription or purchase. - **Referral credits for buyers:** In Canada, the **Tesla Credits portion of the referral program applies to the referrer**, not the new buyer; new buyers currently receive a **cash discount on the vehicle and FSD trial access**, not Tesla Credits. - **Supercharging:** Tesla’s Canadian referral materials and recent program changes do **not list ongoing free Supercharging as a standard benefit** for new buyers using a referral code. Any free Supercharging offers have been separate, time‑limited promotions and are not part of the standing Canadian referral benefit structure for new buyers. - **Stacking with other programs:** Other Canadian incentives (for example, the **“Everyday Heroes” discount**) may, when active, be **stackable with the Referral Program**, but these are separate promotions with their own eligibility criteria and may change independently of referral benefits. - **Program is dynamic:** Tesla states that FSD trials are **subject to change or end at any time**, and third‑party tracking shows that **referral discount amounts, eligible models, and FSD‑trial durations have changed multiple times over 2024–2025**. The exact incentives you receive are those shown in your Tesla Account / app and on the Canadian Tesla order page **at the moment you place your order and when you take delivery**.
How it works:
- Navigate to Tesla's website via a referral link.
- Order your new Tesla vehicle.
- Referral benefits are applied automatically during checkout.
- After delivery, any software upgrades will be automatically applied to your account.
For more details, visit the official Tesla referral program page.
Federal Incentives - $5,000 Off
Program Status: Paused but existing funding continues for eligible vehicles until exhausted
Federal iZEV Program offers up to $5,000 at point-of-sale for eligible Tesla models (Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck) with MSRP under $65,000 for cars and $70,000 for SUVs/trucks. The incentive is applied directly by the dealership at purchase or lease. Eligibility requires the vehicle to be new, registered for the first time, and listed on Transport Canada's eligible vehicles list. The program paused January 12, 2025, but existing funding continues for eligible vehicles until exhausted. Individuals are eligible for one incentive per calendar year; businesses up to 10. The incentive is not available for used vehicles or vehicles above the MSRP cap. Application is automatic at dealership; no consumer reimbursement.
How it works:
- Purchase an eligible Tesla model.
- Tesla submits the incentive application on your behalf at point-of-sale.
- Tesla deducts the value of the incentive from the final vehicle price before taxes.
- The government reimburses Tesla for the incentive amount.
For official details, visit the iZEV Program website.
Provincial Incentives
Ontario
Currently, Ontario does not offer provincial incentives for electric vehicles. The program was cancelled in 2018.
Currently, most provinces do not offer incentives for Tesla vehicles. Quebec and British Columbia may offer incentives for certain models. Please check your provincial government website for the most up-to-date information.
Bonus: Green Plate for Carpool Lane Access
If you live in Ontario, BC, or Quebec, you are eligible for a provincial green plate with your new Tesla vehicle to use in carpool lanes with any number of occupants.