Three units, three meanings
Kilometers can be an accounting unit within the program, not a guaranteed distance. Actual range depends on the vehicle, temperature, speed, route, load, and consumption.
Kilowatt-hours (kWh) measure energy and do not imply a fixed distance without consumption assumptions. Monetary credit is a value in a currency; redemption locations, pricing, and terms matter. Do not convert these units without a documented conversion rule.
For your own comparison, record the original value, date, unit, and expiration terms. Avoid general conversions into supposedly “free kilometers”: they mix consumption and charging-cost assumptions that the offer may never specify.
What to check
- Which exact value and unit are displayed?
- When can you use the credit, and when does it expire?
- Does it apply only to Superchargers or to other services too?
- Which countries, vehicles, accounts, or charging sessions are excluded?
- What happens to remaining balances, fees, or portions you cannot fully use?
Check the current program information and your Tesla account. “Charging credit” does not automatically mean free charging at every station.
Buyers and referrers
Check the two roles separately. Buyers may receive a different type or amount of benefit from referrers. Even when both are called credits, their validity, use, and exclusions may differ. A referrer's display does not establish a buyer benefit.
A neutral way to check
The value, period, and terms displayed by Tesla on the landing page and during checkout are decisive. First read how the referral program distinguishes the roles, then use the order checklist. Base your decision on the actual official information displayed at the time you check.
Source: German Tesla program page, accessed September 27, 2026. Terms may change.
