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Canada let in 2,910 Chinese EVs last month, only 18 were confirmed non-Tesla
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Canada let in 2,910 Chinese EVs last month, only 18 were confirmed non-Tesla

12:33am, 3 June 2026 53 words
Executive Summary

Summary: Canada’s new trade agreement with China allows reduced tariffs on imported EVs, capped at 49,000 units annually. In May, 2,910 eligible vehicles entered Canada under the scheme, with Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3s dominating imports. Only 18 non-Tesla Chinese EVs—Lotus Eletres—arrived that month.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Lotus, Geely, Volvo, Polestar, Chery, Jaecoo, BYD, Zeekr

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Canada let in 2,910 Chinese EVs last month, only 18 were confirmed non-Tesla