Tesla in Canada: Doubts about subsidized sales figures?

In Canada, four Tesla car dealerships are said to have sold around 8,653 vehicles within three days and received approximately 28 million euros in government subsidies for this. These figures raise questions as they seem unusually high and may not correspond to actual deliveries.

Unusually high sales figures and subsidy applications
It is reported that the four Tesla branches allegedly sold one vehicle every minute on average – even during night hours when businesses are usually closed. This could indicate that the reported sales figures may not fully correspond to the real deliveries. Tesla is said to have claimed more than half of the remaining subsidy funds from a total program of around 47 million euros.

Criticism from independent dealers
A representative of the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) criticized that independent dealers granted discounts in good faith, without knowing that the subsidy funds were almost exhausted. It could be that Tesla's own sales model, where the company operates the branches itself, provided an advantage that conventional dealers do not have.

Possible investigations and regulatory issues
Transport Canada clarified that there is no regulation prohibiting Tesla from submitting subsidy applications collectively, yet the unusually high numbers could lead to further official investigations. It is conceivable that authorities may need to check in the coming weeks whether the sales figures corresponded to the actual deliveries and whether there were any irregularities.

Conclusion
In summary, the reports on subsidized sales figures in Canada raised doubts that require closer official examination. Whether Tesla actually violated regulations must first be determined after a comprehensive investigation. For now, these numbers remain speculative – a topic that will certainly continue to attract attention.