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flag Tesla used bots to claim 8,600 EV rebates in 72 hours, sparking backlash over fairness.

flag Tesla filed over 8,600 rebate claims for Canada’s EV program in 72 hours using an automated system, securing 89% of funds claimed during the final weekend. flag The company submitted claims at a rate of over two per minute, including retroactive filings for vehicles sold months or years earlier. flag While the government found no evidence of fake sales, the use of bots to backfill claims sparked backlash from independent Canadian dealerships, who lost an estimated $10 million after the portal shut down early. flag Although Tesla was cleared of wrongdoing, the controversy raised concerns about fairness in the program, especially as rebates were granted for cars delivered after the program officially ended.

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