Economy · 19 d ago
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Tesla says its Chinese EV quota is used up; federal figures say otherwise
Canada's quota for low-tariff Chinese EVs is used up, as Tesla says in pausing orders for its Chinese-made Model 3 Premium.
See the answer
False.
Global Affairs Canada says 15,603 Chinese EVs came in from March to August, so the unused 8,897 roll over and 33,397 can enter by Feb 28, 2027.
Chinese EVs allowed in each year at the low tariff
49,000 vehicles
In January, Canada agreed with Beijing to cut the tariff on 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles a year to 6.1 per cent from 100 per cent. In exchange, China dropped its duties on canola seeds.
And us?
Quota, Sep to Feb
33,397
Imported in September
328
The quota allows 33,397 vehicles from Sep 1 to Feb 28, 2027, but only 328 Chinese EVs were imported in September, according to Global Affairs Canada.
What we know
- Model 3 Premium orders are paused
- Most imported Chinese EVs are Teslas, by estimates
Not yet
- Why Tesla paused orders
- Whether the quota is still first come, first served
Tesla did not respond to questions about the pause, and Global Affairs Canada does not disclose which companies use the quota.
