Tesla’s newly assembled Model 3 Premium in China has fully utilized Canada’s annual import quota for luxury vehicles, leaving no room for other brands to bring in similar models this year. The quota, which applies to cars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price exceeding a set threshold, was exhausted shortly after Tesla began shipping the vehicles. Canadian importers of high-end vehicles now face delays or alternative solutions as they wait for next year’s quota allocation. The development highlights the growing influence of Tesla’s global production strategy on international markets.
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