Overview

• Tesla reported 8,653 electric vehicle sales across four Canadian locations in just three days, claiming over half of the remaining $71.8 million in federal EV rebates.
• A single Tesla dealership in Quebec City allegedly delivered 4,000 vehicles over a weekend, raising doubts about the feasibility of such numbers.
• The Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) has called for an investigation, citing $10 million in unreimbursed rebates for independent dealerships left in financial limbo.
• Transport Canada has launched a review into whether Tesla's rebate filings adhered to program requirements, following accusations of 'gaming the system.'
• The federal EV rebate program, paused on January 13 due to depleted funds, has facilitated over 500,000 EV purchases since its inception.