Canadian officials are investigating an unusual spike in Tesla sales that occurred just before the federal EV rebate program was paused in January. Over three days, Tesla sold 8,600 vehicles, securing $43 million in government rebates. A Toronto location alone reported 1,200 sales on January 11, raising concerns about potential misuse.
The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association has urged Transport Canada to review whether the registrations were legitimate. The EV rebate program, which has supported 500,000+ vehicle purchases, was suspended on January 13, prompting officials to examine Tesla’s role in the last-minute sales surge.
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