China’s domestic automakers are poised to begin selling electric vehicles in Canada following the removal of a decade-long 100% surtax on Chinese-made EVs, as part of a trade agreement between Ottawa and Beijing. The shift comes under a quota-based system designed to ease market access while protecting domestic producers, marking a significant shift in Canada’s automotive import policies. With Chinese brands now eyeing direct entry, the move could reshape the country’s EV landscape and intensify competition in the growing electric vehicle sector. Industry observers are watching closely to see how local manufacturers will respond to the new market dynamics.
Domestic China automakers are closing in on launching sales in Canada, less than a year after Ottawa and Beijing struck a deal to replace Canada's 100-per-cent surtax on China-made EVs with a quota ...
