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News February 27, 2026 0 comments on Internal Records Show Government Knew iZEV Was Nearing Empty Before Tesla’s $43M Claims

Internal Records Show Government Knew iZEV Was Nearing Empty Before Tesla’s $43M Claims

by Matt Wilson

Newly obtained internal documents show that Transport Canada was aware as early as November 2024 that the iZEV rebate program was nearing the end of its funding runway. Despite those warnings, no public notice was […]

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News February 5, 2026 0 comments on Canada brings back $5,000 EV rebate, scraps EV sales mandate [Update]

Canada brings back $5,000 EV rebate, scraps EV sales mandate [Update]

by Darryn John

Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy is undergoing a dramatic shift. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the federal government will repeal the EV sales mandate and replace it with a new system centered on emissions […]

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News July 10, 2025 0 comments on Canada Clears Tesla in iZEV Rebate Investigation, $43M Payment Unfrozen

Canada Clears Tesla in iZEV Rebate Investigation, $43M Payment Unfrozen

by Matt Wilson

Transport Canada has concluded its investigation into Tesla’s $43.2 million in rebate claims under the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, finding no evidence of fraud. The probe, launched after Tesla filed 8,653 claims over […]

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News June 19, 2025 0 comments on Canada Working on New EV Rebate Program After iZEV Funding Ends

Canada Working on New EV Rebate Program After iZEV Funding Ends

by Matt Wilson

The federal government is preparing to launch a new rebate program to help Canadians afford electric vehicles (EVs), months after its previous initiative, the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program, ran out of funding. Environment […]

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News May 27, 2025 0 comments on Canada Plans to Revive Federal iZEV Rebate Program, But Will Tesla Be Included?

Canada Plans to Revive Federal iZEV Rebate Program, But Will Tesla Be Included?

by Matt Wilson

Canada’s newly appointed Minister of Industry Mélanie Joly has confirmed the federal government plans to reinstate its popular EV rebate program. However, whether Tesla will be considered eligible for the rebate program remains uncertain. Speaking […]

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News April 9, 2025 0 comments on Tesla Canada fights back against allegations of fraudulent iZEV claims

Tesla Canada fights back against allegations of fraudulent iZEV claims

by Darryn John

Tesla has been making headlines in Canada recently after the federal government paused the iZEV rebate program due to funds running out earlier than expected. A major point of contention was Tesla’s submission of $43 […]

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News March 6, 2025 0 comments on Tesla sells over 8,600 cars in Canada during final days of iZEV rebate fund

Tesla sells over 8,600 cars in Canada during final days of iZEV rebate fund

by Darryn John

A last-minute scramble for federal electric vehicle (EV) rebates has led to a historic spike in Tesla sales, as Canadians rushed to purchase a car before funding for the iZEV program was depleted. Records from […]

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Model 3 February 25, 2025 0 comments on Tesla Model Y leads Canada’s iZEV rebate claims in 2024, Chevy Equinox EV outpaces Model 3

Tesla Model Y leads Canada’s iZEV rebate claims in 2024, Chevy Equinox EV outpaces Model 3

by Darryn John

While Canada’s iZEV rebate was paused indefinitely in mid-January 2025, the program performed well and created a surge in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales across Canada with over 215,000 vehicles claiming the rebate in 2024. As […]

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News February 17, 2025 0 comments on Tesla and EV sales dropped in Canada as much as 70% due to price hikes and loss of rebates

Tesla and EV sales dropped in Canada as much as 70% due to price hikes and loss of rebates

by Scott Nordlund

Tesla saw a big drop in sales across Canada in January, but it is not because of a wave of anti-Elon Musk sentiment. Instead, the drop is actually to do with the loss of rebates […]

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News January 30, 2025 0 comments on Polestar ZEV support program gives $5,000 off after iZEV rebate cut

Polestar ZEV support program gives $5,000 off after iZEV rebate cut

by Darryn John

Polestar has stepped in to support Canadian electric vehicle (EV) buyers with a new $5,000 ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) support program after the federal government abruptly ended the iZEV rebate program due to exhausted funds. […]

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