India, March 8 -- Canadian officials are investigating an abnormal rise in Tesla electric vehicle sales that coincided with the suspension of a federal EV rebate program in January, Motor Illustrated reported.

Over a three-day period, the Elon Musk-owned company recorded more than 8,600 sales at four locations across Canada. These abnormally high sales resulted in $43 million (nearly Rs.375 crore) in government rebates being given to the company.

Surprisingly, a single location in Toronto saw over 1,200 sales on a single day, January 11, accounting for $4 million in rebates.

Industry analysts are now concerned and are raising questions over whether the vehicle registrations were legitimate or whether Tesla knew of a then-impending paus...