- Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:15 am
#8122
Canadian Auto Dealers Left Holding the Bag After Tesla's iZEV Rebate Blitz
Recent revelations about Tesla seemingly exhausting the Canadian iZEV rebate program raise some serious questions about fairness and transparency. Were Canadian dealers unfairly disadvantaged by Tesla's last-minute surge in rebate claims? Over 8,600 Teslas seemingly sold in a single weekend how is that even logistically possible? Did Tesla exploit a loophole, or is this simply the free market at work?
Independent dealers are now potentially out millions, left to cover rebates they promised customers in good faith. Is this the government's responsibility to rectify, or should dealers have anticipated the program's potential early closure? Where does the responsibility lie?
This situation also begs the question of oversight. Should there be stricter controls on how these programs are administered, particularly concerning large manufacturers like Tesla? Could this incident lead to changes in future rebate programs, and if so, what might those changes look like?
Lets discuss. Share your thoughts, experiences, and predictions for the future of EV rebates in Canada.
Recent revelations about Tesla seemingly exhausting the Canadian iZEV rebate program raise some serious questions about fairness and transparency. Were Canadian dealers unfairly disadvantaged by Tesla's last-minute surge in rebate claims? Over 8,600 Teslas seemingly sold in a single weekend how is that even logistically possible? Did Tesla exploit a loophole, or is this simply the free market at work?
Independent dealers are now potentially out millions, left to cover rebates they promised customers in good faith. Is this the government's responsibility to rectify, or should dealers have anticipated the program's potential early closure? Where does the responsibility lie?
This situation also begs the question of oversight. Should there be stricter controls on how these programs are administered, particularly concerning large manufacturers like Tesla? Could this incident lead to changes in future rebate programs, and if so, what might those changes look like?
Lets discuss. Share your thoughts, experiences, and predictions for the future of EV rebates in Canada.
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