Internal documents show Ottawa knew Canada’s EV purchase incentive could run out of money weeks before it collapsed in January. A Dec. 18 memo to then-transport minister Anita Anand warned that a surge of applications could deplete funds by early 2025, yet dealerships weren’t alerted until Jan. 10.
Within two days, the program was drained, largely by Tesla, which claimed $43 million. The delay left many dealerships scrambling to secure reimbursements, creating what industry critics called a “chaotic and inequitable” end. Ottawa has pledged to revive the subsidy, but questions linger over design flaws and communication failures.
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