British Columbia Excludes Tesla Products from EV Rebate Program

The province cites prioritization of Canadian goods and ongoing U.S.-Canada trade tensions as reasons for the decision.

Tesla chargers, batteries, and inverters are no longer eligible for British Columbia's CleanBC and BC Hydro rebate programs as of March 12, 2025.
The decision aligns with the province's policy to prioritize Canadian-made goods and exclude U.S. products where feasible.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent tariffs on Canadian goods, which have escalated trade tensions between the two nations.
Elon Musk criticized the exclusion on social media, with some Canadian officials and citizens expressing dissatisfaction with Musk's actions and ties to Trump.
Customers with pre-approved Tesla products before the cutoff date will still qualify for rebates under the program.