Chinese EVs are coming to Canada, and some dealers can’t wait to sell them
- Canada has established a quota allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported annually for retail sales.
- The regulatory decision sets a specific annual volume limit for Chinese electric vehicles entering the Canadian consumer market under these tariff conditions.
- On May 15, 2026, reports indicated that some automotive dealers have expressed readiness to begin selling these vehicles to consumers.
Canada has established a quota allowing 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles to be imported annually for retail sales. These imports will be subject to a tariff rate of 6.1%.
The regulatory decision sets a specific annual volume limit for Chinese electric vehicles entering the Canadian consumer market under these tariff conditions.
On May 15, 2026, reports indicated that some automotive dealers have expressed readiness to begin selling these vehicles to consumers.
The introduction of these vehicles occurs within a competitive global automotive landscape involving major manufacturers, including Ford Motor Co, General Motors Co, and Toyota Motor Corp.
The measure defines the financial and volume-based framework for the retail distribution of Chinese-made electric vehicles within the Canadian transportation sector.