Tesla is kicked out of the Vancouver International Auto Show

Tesla’s booth at the Vancouver International Auto Show was hastily dismantled by the event organizers.

Officially, there was no censorship or embargo against Tesla; organizers cited safety concerns, highlighting the increasing tensions surrounding the EV manufacturer led by Elon Musk. A spokesperson for the show told CNN that Tesla was excluded from the program after having had “several opportunities to withdraw voluntarily”. The organization emphasized that visitor, exhibitor, and staff safety remains the top priority. This is a blow to the brand in a Canadian market that has so far been thriving, as the show, which begins this Wednesday, attracted a record 130,000 visitors last year.

Recently, Tesla has been the target of numerous protests in North America. In Las Vegas, a person dressed in black recently set fire to several Tesla vehicles at a center. This incident, now classified by the FBI as a possible act of domestic terrorism, reflects a growing climate of tension.

Tesla is no longer in high regard in Canada

Elon Musk himself is at the center of controversies in Canada. Last month, his remarks on his platform X, where he claimed that Canada “is not a real country”, caused an outcry. A petition demanding the removal of his Canadian passport has already collected over 375,000 signatures. Although he was born in South Africa, Musk obtained Canadian citizenship as a teenager through his mother, Maye Musk, who is from Regina, Saskatchewan.

Meanwhile, Tesla is experiencing a slowdown in sales, a first in its history. Increased competition and Musk’s controversial image, especially due to his role with the Trump administration, are weighing on the company. Used Tesla prices are also falling at an alarming rate, surpassing the market average. In short, the outlook is quite bleak.

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