Tesla wouldn’t be guilty of fraud, would they? For this and various other reasons, including Trump’s tariffs and his calls to make Canada the 51st state, Tesla is having a rough go of it north of the border, too. Some are calling for 100% tariffs on Tesla, while others are calling for a complete moratorium of sales.
Source: Motor Illustrated
Canadian officials are investigating an unusual spike in Tesla vehicle sales that coincided with the suspension of the federal EV rebate program in January. Over a three-day period, Tesla reported selling 8,600 vehicles at four locations across the country, resulting in $43 million in government rebates.
One Tesla location in Toronto reported more than 1,200 sales on January 11 alone, accounting for $4 million in rebates. These figures have raised concerns among industry analysts, who question whether the registrations were legitimate or whether Tesla knew about the rebate program’s impending pause.
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association has urged Transport Canada to investigate, citing potential misuse of the rebate system. Attempts to reach Tesla for comment have gone unanswered.
