Toronto excludes Tesla from EV incentive due to U.S. trade war

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 dominated the automaker's global sales in the fourth quarter of 2024. (LAURENCE ILIFF/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

March 18, 2025 12:36 PM

Toronto is no longer providing financial incentives for Tesla vehicles purchased as taxis or ride shares due to trade tensions with the United States, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said March 17.

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