Suspicious Tesla Sales Surge Triggers Canadian Government Investigation - Motor Illustrated
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Tesla reported 8,600 sales in three days, triggering $43 million in government EV rebates. A single Toronto Tesla location claimed over 1,200 sales, raising concerns about possible rebate misuse. Transport Canada is investigating potential irregularities in Tesla’s sales amid the suspension of the rebate program. Canadian officials are investigating an unusual spike in Tesla vehicle …
  • dohpaz42@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1571·
    9 months ago

    Officials are now reviewing the Tesla sales data to determine if any irregularities occurred during the program’s final days.

    8,600 Teslas 4 Locations in 3 days (one reported 1,200 sales in one day) $43 mil in rebates ($4 mil in one day)

    Let’s be generous and say the cheapest Tesla is $40k before any rebates. That’s $344 mil in sales, with an average of 2,150 Teslas per day.

    I’m pretty sure it’s obvious there are irregularities.

      • dohpaz42@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        9 months ago

        Governments are like the people. They tend to react only when it’s them that gets hurt. Until then, it’s thoughts, prayers, and “stop buying coffee”.