Tesla’s Canadian EV Rebate Fraud: $43M in Question
Just before Canada’s electric vehicle subsidy program ended, Tesla sold over 8,600 vehicles in three days across four stores, claiming over $43.1 million in rebates—more than half the remaining funds. This extraordinary sales surge, averaging one car sold per minute across all locations, has raised serious concerns among rival dealerships who were left without access to the remaining rebates. The unusually high sales volume, coinciding with Tesla’s recent sales slump in Canada, has prompted investigations into potential irregularities in the rebate claim process. Dealers are now facing significant financial losses due to unprocessed rebate claims.
John Q. Hosedrinker