Because of some regulations we have to follow regarding non-profit and eventual charitable organization status, we have to watch where our income comes from. This may change in the future, but for now, we have to limit who can access the store.
Groups: Membership
What products are available from the online merchandise store?
Note that our online store vendor, Ecowear, has gone out of business. We are working on providing another online store experience. Check back later for more details.
Can I change my membership level at any time?
Yes, you can change your membership level at any time by going to the Change Your Membership Level page while logged in and change your level. Note, however, that we do not do any refund or prorating of the price difference between old and new levels.
What specific discounts or perks does a membership get me?
You must be registered as a Tesla Owners Club of Maryland member to view this FAQ entry. Please join using the Become a Tesla Club Member link above.
What are the available membership levels, and why should I have to pay for them?
The membership levels and their member perks are summarized in the following table:
Subject to change without notice. See Explanation of Member Benefits for more info| Membership Level | Public | Chill | Standard | Ludicrous | Plaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per year | $0 | $10 | $30 | $50 | $80 |
| Access website content including vendor perk information and posting replies to forum topics | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Create topics in General forums | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Create topics in For Sale forums | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Members | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Participate in club events, Boot Camps, Tech Talks, owner support, mentorship, and partner discounts | Some | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Purchase club merchandise (future) | Some | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Club name tag | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Club logo patch | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1:1 assistance | Yes | Yes | |||
| Club travel mug (pending) | Yes | ||||
| Priority access to register for limited events | Fourth | Third | Second | First |
For more detailed explanations of each benefit, please click here.
Please be aware that the Public role is free, but still requires you to register with us so we have a way to confirm you own a Tesla.
As to why you should have to pay for them, keep in mind that some of the perks have an actual cost to the club so we will need membership dues to help pay for them. We are registered as a non-profit organization and are working on a 501.c(7) charitable organization designation as well. If you don’t want to pay anything, nothing changes for you, really.