Tesla Motors Canada is seeking more federal subsidies to promote car sales, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. .“Approximately 10 million Canadians or about one-quarter of all Canadian residents live in multi-unit dwellings, including apartments and condominiums,” said Tesla management in a submission to the House of Commons Finance Committee. .“Since 90% of charging typically takes place at a driver’s home, ensuring the occupants of those multi-unit dwellings have a place to charge would offer the Government of Canada the greatest return on its charging infrastructure investment.”.Tesla management said this request is “a Canada-wide challenge and would benefit from federal leadership.” The company proposed a 75% grant for apartment owners and condo boards to pay for electrical upgrades and install parkade charging stations “such that every parking stall is within a reasonable distance.”.“This will have the added benefit of enabling millions of Canadians to access electric vehicles and supporting Canada’s clean air and climate change goals,” it said. .Tesla proposed a tax credit of $850 per parking space to employers who install workplace charging stations..The company did not calculate the cost. Federal rebates and subsidies for electric car drivers have cost $3.3 billion since 2016. .Another $20 billion would be required to install city and highway charging stations if cabinet is to meet its goal of abolishing new sales of gas and diesel-powered cars by 2035, according to a November 14 Natural Resources Canada report. .Natural Resources Canada estimated Canada would need 442,000 public charging stations. It did not account for subsidizing private chargers at workplaces and condo tower parking lots. .This request for more subsidies comes after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in June he would be slashing its workforce by 10%. .READ MORE: Musk set to cut 10% of Tesla workforce.Musk sent an email ordering a freeze on new hires and expressing fear about the state of the American economy. .Tesla shares tumbled more than 7% after he expressed his concerns. Questions from regulators regarding complaints about Tesla vehicles braking for no reason have been plaguing him.
