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The Glovis Treasure delivered Chinese-built Lotus Eletre SUVs to Vancouver under the Carney-Xi deal — 49,000 EVs allowed in at ~6% tariff. BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships. What actually arrives, and when cheaper models come.
policy
5 min
Pete Hoekstra, U.S. ambassador to Canada, told Rebel News that Chinese electric vehicles legally imported into Canada will not be allowed across the U.S. border — citing security concerns over connected-vehicle data. The remarks come after Ottawa cut tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1% under a 49,000-vehicle quota.
policy
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Chinese-built EV imports hit 15,063 of Canada's 24,500-vehicle quota as of August 24 — 61.5% used with a week to go. Sub-$35k imports now outnumber the over-$35k class, and unused spots carry into the September window. Here's the data.
policy
4 min
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he'll oppose any Stellantis deal to build Leapmotor EVs in Brampton using Chinese knockdown kits, calling it a threat to auto workers. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says new auto investments must prioritize Canadian labour and parts — while Unifor raises 'serious concerns.'
policy
5 min
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says Chinese electric vehicles entering Canada under Ottawa's new 6.1% tariff quota will be blocked at the U.S. border — citing connected-vehicle data security. The remarks undercut the Carney-Xi trade deal.
policy
5 min
The Hub analysis reveals the 49,000-vehicle quota Ottawa negotiated with Beijing equals nearly 28% of every EV sold in Canada last year — rising to 67,000 by 2031. Taiwan bans Chinese cars outright; the U.S. blocks them from 2027.
industry
4 min
Nissan Canada is weighing whether to import EVs from its Chinese joint venture, but Ottawa's unclear import-quota rules are making the business case risky — and the timeline keeps slipping.
industry
4 min
The Glovis Treasure delivered Lotus Eletre SUVs to Vancouver in October, marking the first Chinese-built EVs to enter Canada under the 49,000-vehicle annual quota at 6.1% tariff. BYD, Zeekr hiring accelerates.
policy
5 min
JPSM Golf, a Pickering, Ont. business that sells remote-controlled electric golf trolleys, was hit with a $182,883 tariff bill after CBSA reclassified its products under the now-repealed China Surtax Order. The owner says his business is in jeopardy.
policy
5 min
The first Chinese-built electric vehicles are landing at Canadian ports under the Carney government's 24,500-vehicle import quota — and BYD is the brand most often named. Here is what the import data shows and what it means for Canadian EV prices.
industry
4 min
A Clarify Group survey of 2,007 recent Canadian vehicle buyers finds 63% support allowing Chinese EV brands into Canada and 38% would consider one as their next vehicle — yet 48% couldn't name a single Chinese nameplate. With 15,603 imported under the reduced-tariff quota so far, affordability is driving the interest.
policy
5 min
Canada's 49,000-vehicle Chinese EV quota is only 31% used after eight months, and the federal government says the slow start is partly because Chinese automakers are still seeking safety certification to sell here. The next six months should tell us whether the Carney-Xi trade deal actually delivers affordable EVs to Canadian buyers.
vehicles
4 min
Waymo's open robotaxi fleet features the Zeekr Ojai, a Chinese-built electric crossover. Canadians can't buy one, but US riders are already being driven by them.
policy
4 min
Nanos Research poll for Bloomberg shows Canadian attitudes toward Chinese-made EVs have shifted dramatically: 53% say country of origin has no effect on their purchase decision, up from 25% in 2024. Ottawa's 6.1% tariff and 49,000-vehicle quota open the door to sub-$35,000 models.
policy
4 min
Iain Myrans reveals Global Affairs Canada controls allocation behind the scenes, prioritizing other automakers over Tesla despite 33,000+ unused spots. Model 3 Premium orders expected to resume March 2027.
Policy
4 min
Global Affairs Canada confirmed it is consulting with automakers on distributing the remaining Chinese EV import quota as Tesla pauses Model 3 orders in Canada.
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