If you don’t know anything about the Tesla referral program, that’s okay. We’ve written about that in-depth previously.
But in doing my research on the referral program, I noticed a very shiny, enticing prize within the program offerings – a Tesla Cybertruck raffle.
In this post, I’ll break down the raffle, from what it includes to my personal thoughts on the chance to win one for free.
Let’s dive right in.
What is the Tesla Cybertruck Raffle?
The Tesla Cybertruck raffle is an incentive offered as part of the Tesla referral program that offers participants the chance to win a free Cybertruck.
In the raffle, one winner will be randomly selected to receive one of the first Cybertrucks off the production line.
Entrants can win without needing to have a reservation and at no cost. Additionally, multiple entries are allowed to increase the chances of winning.
Raffle Eligibility & Requirements
While the program is technically open to the public, there are a few caveats in place to become eligible to apply for this promotion.
From what we can tell, in order to enter the raffle, you must…
- Own a Tesla or Tesla product in order to sign up for a Loot Box account
- Earn credit by purchasing a Tesla or Tesla product
- Refer others to buy a Tesla or Tesla product using their referral code
- Redeem 500 credits to enter the raffle
While it seems pretty straightforward, there are a few questions that I was not really able to find answers to.
1. When Will Tesla Draw a Winner for the Cybertruck Raffle?
Here’s the exact language within the Loot Box listing:
Enter for your chance at a free Cybertruck. One winner will be selected at random to receive one of the first Cybertruck VINs off the line – no reservation needed, free of charge.
Multiple entries allowed.
It is unclear when exactly the raffle will take place. I figured that I would find specific language that outlines the program within the program’s Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy, but there did not appear to be a mention of a raffle, or a Cybertruck, specifically.
It is our best guess that the raffle will occur sometime near to the date that the first Cybertrucks start shipping.
2. How Much Will a Cybertruck Cost?
An official updated price has not been announced for Cybertruck, but they will likely start at around $40,000.
In 2019, at the Cybertruck unveiling event, Elon Musk offered three separate configurations with target pricing for each:
- Single Motor AWD: $39,900
- Dual Motor AWD: $49,900
- Tri Motor AWD: $69,900
With inflation out of control the past couple years, we expect these estimated prices to have risen since the announcement.
How to Enter the Tesla Cybertruck Raffle
Navigate to the Tesla Loot Box within the Tesla app. Then, find the Cybertruck Raffle option at the bottom of the screen.
Once you click into the option, you will see a brief overview of the promotion.
After clicking “Redeem”, you will be once more prompted with a confirmation screen. This screen includes a link to the Terms and Conditions – which includes specific terms about the Loot Box promotions – as well as the company’s Privacy Policy.
Additionally, you’ll see the an overview of your credits to in order to enter the promotion, as well as how many credits you’ll have after you claim an entry.
Once redeemed, a confirmation screen will pop up within the app.
Additionally, for all Loot Box purchases, you will also receive an email from Tesla that confirms the credits claimed and what they were claimed towards.
In this case, this is the email that I received from Tesla after I claimed a Cybertruck Raffle entry with 500 credits in my account.
Navigating to the “Balance” section of the app also shows your prior redemptions and how much each cost.
This is a screenshot of my recently-redeemed rewards:
My Thoughts on the Cybertruck Raffle
I think this is a great promotion to run. However, the lack of details and certainty around the promotion is a bit confusing.
Great questions like the following arise:
- When will Tesla draw a winner for the Cybertruck raffle?
- When will Tesla even produce the Cybertruck?
- Where will the winner pick up their Tesla Cybertruck?
Hopefully this is a legit promotion that the company fully expects to follow through on.
In a previous interaction of the Tesla referral program, the company sort of lost control with the prizes when they offered an incentive that in the end meant that they committed to giving away 80 free Roadster vehicles.
This time, however, they appear to have learned their lesson. After all, shipping one free Cybertruck is far cheaper than shipping 80 Roadsters.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Will Cybertruck Ship to Consumers?
Tesla has not provided an exact timeline for when the Cybertruck will ship to consumers. During the Cybertruck’s unveiling in November 2019, Tesla initially stated that production and deliveries would begin in late 2021.
However, it’s important to note that vehicle production timelines are often subject to delays and adjustments in the automotive industry.
To get the most accurate and up-to-date information on the Cybertruck’s shipping schedule, it would be best to refer to official announcements from Tesla or visit their website for any updates regarding the production and delivery timeline of the Cybertruck.
