News Summary

Ottawa has confirmed that Tesla’s claims amounting to $43 million for electric vehicle rebates were legitimate. This decision follows a detailed review by Transport Canada, which verified that Tesla’s nearly 8,600 rebate claims were for vehicles sold before the federal iZEV program ended in January. The program, which offered up to $5,000 off new EVs, was halted after exhausting nearly $3 billion in funding over five years. Despite initial concerns about the timing of Tesla’s claims, no evidence of fraud was found. Transport Canada will reimburse outstanding rebates for EVs delivered before the cutoff, with dealerships given a one-month window to file these claims. Following the program’s end, EV sales in Canada have significantly decreased, prompting Ottawa to consider new incentives, though no launch date has been set yet.