According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Tesla is experiencing increased demand for the Model Y driven specifically by customers seeking its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature. Tesla's referral program now offers an extra $250 bonus—totaling $500—for those whose code is used in FSD purchases, incentivizing both sales and AI technology adoption. A Tesla showroom employee confirmed a noticeable trend of buyers choosing Tesla primarily for its advanced FSD capabilities (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Jan 12, 2026). This reflects a growing market acceptance of AI-powered autonomous driving technology and presents expanding business opportunities in the automotive AI sector.