Tesla’s recovery in Canada has been driven by a surge in imports of its affordable Model 3, easing earlier supply constraints. However, as Chinese automakers prepare to enter the market with their own low-cost electric vehicles, competition for limited import quotas is intensifying. Analysts warn that the shift could reshape pricing and availability for consumers. The move reflects broader tensions between foreign and emerging domestic manufacturers vying for market share.
Imports of the low-cost Model 3 have helped Tesla bounce back in Canada. But the competition for quota appears to be heating up ahead of the launch of domestic China brands.
