1st Tesla dealership on Vancouver Island coming to Langford, B.C.
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Vancouver Island’s only Tesla dealership and service centre is officially coming to the West Shore.
"Tesla could have gone anywhere," said Stew Young, the Mayor of Langford, B.C.
It's a move that the municipality says will have huge benefits for the region.
Young estimates the 35,000-square-foot building will cost $40 to $50 million dollars to build, and once complete, will employ 50 people.
"It’s going to make it very much easier for people to get any kind of service," said Heather Kellington, with the Tesla Owners Club of Vancouver Island.
Kellington estimates there are 3,000 Teslas on Vancouver Island. Currently, if you need to service your vehicle, you either have to take it over to the mainland or call the Tesla mobile ranger.
"We have two or three mobile rangers that come around to your house to do any kind of minor work," said Kellington.
She adds that with a dealership coming, more people will be open to buying a Tesla.
Right now, the RCMP is outfitting a Model Y Tesla in Ottawa. It will become Canada’s first Tesla patrol vehicle, and its home will be at the West Shore RCMP.
