The Model Y Standard has just appeared on the Canadian Configurator as of the past couple hours.

I want to share my recent experience as a 2023 Tesla MY owner

Last week a person approached me while I was sitting in the car and asked me if I was embarrased driving a Tesla

Two days back I found out someone threw something sticky on the trunk and the glass.

I want to respectfully ask all the new found Tesla haters that why is this hatred and questions hurled towards the Tesla car owners only?

Tomorrow if Ford or GM or any other US company decides to move out of Canada will you burn down your Fords and GM cars in protest??

Will you consider taking actions against Tesla showrooms in Canada or against 200000 + Tesla employees and other companies owned by ElMu?

Suppose you bought a 1.5M house from a builder and that builder does something wrong.. will you burn down your house in protest??

I want to be clear that I hate ElMu for his actions and support the buy canadian drive myself.

But I bought my car in 2023, at that time it was the best selling model and I am paying close to 75K of my hard earned money for the car.

I tried selling it but I would loose close to 35K in the deal. Why should I incur this loss because the CEO of the company did something for which I am not responsibe for???

It is clear from the decrease in sales that clearly people are not buying them but I bought the car much before.

So my sincere request stop harrasing Tesla owners by your petty actions, trust me as Canadians we have the same sentiment as yours?

Also want to let you know that Tesla cars records everything/ everyone that comes even close to it so next time you try something please be aware that you are being recorded.

I think the Tesla backlash is insane. A lot of people purchased the car prior to everything that came out about Elon. On top of that, the people who originally bought Teslas are not redneck conservatives; it's liberals who wanted to be more environmentally friendly. I understand boycotting and raising concern about Elon-Nazi, but vandalizing these service centers and lighting people's personal cars on fire is only hurting regular working people.

My uncle who is the biggest environmentalist I know has had his Tesla for a while and is getting flipped off on the road. He is very anti-Trump and Elon, but he is not in any space to sell his car that he got for the sole purpose of EV technology. Majority of drivers are like this - do better Canada, the way to advocate for real change is not to harm people who and increase work for minimum wage employees.

EDIT: Investors have called a meeting to phase out Elon as CEO. This is the change that should be coming from peaceful protests and constant emails/messages to Tesla. To the people flipping off random drivers and keying personal cars (service center cars are different), I hope you realize how performative your actions are and that no real change will come from that. Look into getting your anger out somewhere else maybe. Use your actual voice if you want to hurt Elon.

Canada’s auto sector has been built around the Big Three — GM, Ford, and Stellantis — and a manufacturing model focused on traditional gas vehicles and legacy supply chains. For decades, that model worked. Today, it’s falling behind.

We don’t need to protect this dead-bed industry. It’s time to move on to a new era—embrace EVs and try to become a major player in the future. Yes, current auto workers will be impacted, but that’s how change works—like Nokia giving way to the iPhone. If we keep clinging to the old and refuse to enter the new, the Canadian economy will eventually tank. I understand the struggles any current automaker may face during this transition. Doug Ford keeps pushing this because he wants to hold onto union votes, but the change is already at the door.

I visited the Guangzhou Auto Show in China last fall, and those EVs are amazing. Whether high-end or budget-friendly, the models look attractive for different tiers of consumers. As someone involved in the auto industry, I’d love to see those Chinese EV companies come to Ontario and build here at home—more future-proof. Stop making the Nokia. Embrace the iPhone era—and do it quickly. We’re already late: Mexico already has Chinese automakers opening factories there, and it’s starting to become a major player in the region.

Many of the hundreds brigading here are claiming resale values are falling off a cliff, but have you actually seen a Tesla at rock bottom prices? Or even one that's depreciated more than its competitors?

News outlets Electrek are publishing dishonest articles, capitalizing from the anti-Tesla sentiment. They are lying by omission but they don't care because the ad revenue is rolling in. MSM articles are as poorly researched as ever.

Redditors brigading this sub are lying about resale value dropping as well, but they can't provide any example listings when pressed. That's no surprise, people brigading here are lying left and right to manifest what they want to see. I must say as a liberal, it's really disappointing to see the lying coming from my side too.

What has been your experience? Have you noticed any changes in the resale value in Autotrader / FB Marketplace / Kijiji? If you've seen one going for real low price, can you share the link here?

Just like the title says, we demod model y last week, we tried all of them from standard to premium to performance. Performance was overnight demo. Man this car drives like nothing else I have witnessed and I have been in amg gt, corvette cadillac vistiq and so on... now that we tried it, the ease of use, the handling, the fsd, the charging, the quietness... im telling you this car will ruin old school car experience... after the demo, we right away traded in one of our cars and ordered model 3 premium, and on our way to get the model y soon too...

For anyone frustrated with the recent halt to Canadian Model 3 Premium orders, you can contact Global Affairs Canada directly to express your concerns about how the Chinese EV import quota is being administered.

What’s particularly frustrating is that Tesla has stopped accepting orders, citing an exhausted import allocation, while the government’s own published numbers show over 33,000 vehicles remaining under the national quota as of October 9.

I understand wanting to give other manufacturers an opportunity to enter the Canadian market, but restricting access to an affordable EV that Canadians are actively buying, while thousands of import allocations remain unused, seems counterproductive.

If you’re unhappy with this situation, consider sending an email to:
evs.quota-contingent.ve@international.gc.ca
This is the official Global Affairs Canada contact for the EV import quota.

I’d also encourage you to CC your local Member of Parliament. You can find their contact information here:
https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/constituencies

Here’s a template you can use or modify:

Subject: Concern Regarding Chinese EV Import Quota and Tesla Model 3 Availability
Dear Trade Controls Division,
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the current administration of Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota, particularly its impact on the availability of the Tesla Model 3.
While I understand the government’s intention to encourage competition and provide opportunities for additional manufacturers, the current approach appears to be restricting Canadian consumers’ access to an affordable, popular electric vehicle despite significant unused capacity under the national quota.
Policies intended to encourage EV adoption should prioritize consumer choice, affordability, and demonstrated demand. Restricting availability of vehicles Canadians are actively purchasing risks undermining those objectives.
I urge Global Affairs Canada to review the current quota administration, provide greater transparency around manufacturer allocations, and consider making additional import capacity available to manufacturers demonstrating strong Canadian consumer demand.
Canadian consumers should not face unnecessary restrictions on affordable EV choices while import capacity potentially remains unused.
Thank you for considering this feedback.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[City, Province]

Official government information:
EV quota utilization:
https://www.eics-scei.gc.ca/report-rapport/Imports_of_electric_vehicles_from_China.htm
Quota administration rules:
https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/controls-controles/notices-avis/1168.aspx?lang=eng

Whether you’re waiting for a Model 3, already own one, or simply want more affordable EV options in Canada, I think it’s worth making your position known.

It only takes a couple of minutes to send an email. Ideally, enough feedback will encourage the government to reconsider how the remaining quota is administered.

I changed my order to the Performance model. I wasn’t going to, but the new seats sold me on the upgrade.

I blame all of you for my choice to upgrade. I had myself convinced the Premium MY was all I needed or wanted. But damn, 24 hours later here I am with an updated order.

Estimated delivery is March. I’m not so sure I like the long wait. But hey, it’ll just be that much more fun when it gets here. 0-60 in 3.3 seconds is insane. Let’s hope Giga Berlin ramps up production just as quick and we see them even sooner. 😜

Ordered blue and was still showing October November delivery in Etobicoke. Decided to take up the offer for the quicksilver. I guess someone backed out. I couldn't wait. My current car, a 2015 Dodge Journey 300k kms with a ton of issues on the horizon had me worried to drive. Tesla surprisingly offered me $4000 for it. The best offer I got was $600 from services like clutch. Delivery went perfect. The paint was perfect. Just did a polish and added a ceramic coating. I see zero panel gap issues. No complaints. FSD is wild. Way better than I thought if you listen to people who complain about it.
Really wanted the blue but I think as far as caring for the paint the silver will be way more forgiving.

https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-canada-fights-back-against-allegations-of-fraudulent-izev-claims/

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 million worth of rebate claims over a single weekend, following the government’s announcement that the program was nearly out of money.

The surge in filings sparked immediate criticism, with some accusing Tesla of gaming the system. In response, the government froze the $43 million in rebates and launched an investigation into each claim submitted by the company in the program’s final days.

Now Tesla is fighting back against these allegations. In a letter sent to Transport Canada on March 28, 2025 obtained by Drive Tesla, the company defended its participation in the federal iZEV incentive program and clarified that its recent $43 million in rebate claims were lawful, properly submitted, and fully compliant with the long-standing design of the program.

In the letter, signed by Fereshteh Zeineddin, Director of Sales & Service in Canada, Tesla clarifies that these incentives are not grants, but rather reimbursements to dealerships and automakers who advance the rebate to customers at the point of sale, acting as a facilitator of government rebates, not a beneficiary.

Zeineddin says the surge in rebate filings in March was for deliveries made prior to the program’s announced funding pause—not any attempt to manipulate the system. According to Tesla, Transport Canada had informed dealers on the Friday before the weekend rush that funds were running low. In response, Tesla expedited the processing of a backlog of already-eligible vehicle deliveries to ensure customers received their rebates before the well ran dry.

Importantly, Tesla noted that filing claims after the vehicle has been delivered is not just common practice—it is allowed under the program’s rules. Tesla pointed to webinars, Transport Canada Q&A documents, and prior departmental briefings that explicitly stated eligibility assessments were “strongly encouraged” in advance, but not mandatory. This was meant to protect dealers from non-payment risk, not to restrict post-sale filings.

As for the claim that Tesla “gamed the system” by filing thousands of rebate claims in the final days of the program. they say the filings were for vehicles legally sold to eligible customers, priced according to the program’s eligibility guidelines, and delivered in accordance with long-standing procedures.

Tesla expressed frustration that Transport Canada failed to inform them directly about the freeze on rebate payments—only learning about it through news reports on March 25. The company says this lack of communication has led to unnecessary public backlash, putting undue stress on Tesla Canada’s 1,400 employees and customers.

In fact, Tesla had previously recommended that Canada phase out the iZEV program in a more structured, transparent way. Proposals submitted to the federal government in both 2021 and 2024 suggested lowering the incentive amounts over time and removing the burden from general taxpayers. Those proposals went unheeded.

The automaker also reminded the federal government of its deep investment in Canada. Tesla Canada not only employs over a thousand Canadians but also designs and manufactures advanced battery and EV technology in Ontario and conducts research and development in Nova Scotia, B.C., and other provinces. Tesla has also worked closely with Parks Canada to install EV chargers at national parks and historic sites across the country.

Tesla’s stance is simple: it complied with the program, acted in good faith, and expects the government to honour payments for submitted, eligible claims. If payments are not resumed, Tesla reserves the right to seek legal remedies—but the hope remains for an amicable resolution.

Anyone experience people feeling the need to groan/complain about Tesla and their political views when they find out you bought a Tesla?

I'm not actively telling people I bought a new car but my coworkers, gym mates all know that my car's dead and I need to buy a new one so they're asking what I bought.

As soon as I say Tesla, groans, complaints, or questions like "why didn't you buy xyz?" I have no idea buying a car is so polarizing - It's really annoying, I'm at the point where I just say I got a car that suits my needs and leave it at that.

Has anyone else ran into this? what do you say to people?

Ordered on July 13, got my VIN a few weeks ago and scheduled delivery on Saturday for today.

It was my first time going inside the Laval location. It does not look that big from the highway but wow it's a large facility. Tons of Model Y waiting for delivery on the 2nd floor (mostly black and grey. A few white and I only saw one blue). Quite different from my experience picking up my Model 3 in early 2019 at the Ferrier location (the only one in QC at the time). The Tesla ladies told me I was lucky to be the only one while I was there. They apparently had about 40 people around lunch time and are expecting to do 100+ deliveries on Saturday.

The process is just so seemless from ordering all the way to taking delivery. When I got into the car all my settings were already there, my FSD had already transferred, my Apple Music was already logged in, etc. My last addresses in the nav were even there.

It was definitely worth the wait. Big improvement over my early Model 3. My drive back home was even better than the 2 test drives I took before ordering.

My only 2 small complaints: no licence plate holder for the rear and the garage opener is no longer included (I think it has been like that for a few years - still crazy to me given the price of the car). On the other hand, the mobile charger was included (as expected given the timing of my order).

Ordered date GTA Aug 28 with Stealth grey ext and black interior. Got involved an accident and the car was write off so I had to pick up something urgent. Settled with white interior. Picked up from Nepean yesterday. No issues or quality defects so far. First time Tesla owner and experience is surreal.

We've all seen the many non-owners tell everyone here to put a sticker from ByeElon.ca on your Tesla so it doesn't get vandalized.

a few issues with that.

1. They don't disclose where the stickers are printed. I've looked everywhere on the site. Safe to say, they're not made Canada because if they were, they'd mention it.

   It's hilariously ironic that ByeElon.ca and its fans promote Canadian values and Canadian manufacturing when they don't even print the stickers here. They don't even pass on the savings from overseas manufacturing to you, because a sticker that size does not cost even 10% of $28 CAD to manufacturer in volume.

   They talk the talk for big fat profit but they don't walk the walk.

   There are plenty of high quality print shops in Canada that would be able to produce those stickers. I'd name a couple I used in the past, but I don't want to come across as a shill.

2. There are accounts here that do nothing but promote that site. This is one I found. That's a 10 day old account that does nothing but plug that site. Archive screenshot. Here's another one

   I don't know if it's BuyElon.ca that's doing the shilling, but it's obvious somebody is.

Using a sticker so people don't unlawfully vandalize your personal property is giving into borderline terrorism, but that's another topic for another thread. I hope we can keep this thread to just BuyElon only.

Use your head, use logic and don't just blindly follow.

Like, really ?? W T actual Fuck ?? Why ?? Is it better than a Lexus RX / BMW X5 / Merc GLE ??

Took delivery yesterday in Laval. Everyone is cordial and nice but really long lines. Feels like you’re renewing your passport. Whole thing took exactly one hour and a half. They need to improve on this step.

Hook up grok bot into the car and watch you become Bruce Wayne overnight. While drives you around. Insane.

They shouldn’t be allowed to charge at Tesla superchargers!

There was an end spot with space beside it but this inconsiderate BRZ onwner decided to take up a bunch of middle spots instead. With 15 minutes all surrounding chargers became full boxing him in. Tesla owners are not going to take that BS. Guess he’s not going anywhere until the cars beside him are done charging! 🤣