Canada's guide to Chinese EVs

Better EVs. Real prices. They're here.

EVs from $25,000 CAD are arriving in Canada. Full specs, honest reviews, Canadian pricing -- everything you need to make the right call.

49,000 vehicles cleared for import at 6.1% tariff. The market is moving.

The brands.

Seven automakers entering the Canadian market. Here's who they are.

BYD

World's largest EV maker. Four models headed to Canada.

Seagull, Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal

Chery

China's export leader. Already selling in 80+ countries.

Omoda, Tiggo

MG

British badge, Chinese engineering. Europe's best-seller.

MG4, ZS EV

ORA / GWM

Retro design, modern tech. Turning heads everywhere.

Good Cat, 03

Zeekr

Geely's premium play. Built on Volvo architecture.

Zeekr X, 001

Volvo

Swedish design, built in China. Already in dealerships.

EX30, EX40

Polestar

Performance-focused. China-made, globally respected.

Polestar 2

Here's the thing about Chinese EVs.

They're not what you think. Here's what actually matters.

Value

EVs from $25,000 CAD

The BYD Seagull costs less than a used Civic. The Dolphin undercuts the Model 3 by $20,000. These aren't stripped-down compliance cars -- they're fully loaded, well-built EVs at prices that actually make sense.

Winter

Range drops 25-35% in winter. Here's what that means.

Every EV loses range in the cold. We test real-world winter performance so you know exactly what to expect at -20C. No surprises, no fine print.

Trust

Warranty, service, resale -- the real questions.

You've never heard of some of these brands. That's fair. We dig into warranty terms, service networks, safety ratings, and parts availability so you can buy with confidence.

Timing

49,000 vehicles cleared for import. Year one.

Canada opened the door in January 2026 with a 49,000-unit quota at just 6.1% tariff. Vehicles are arriving now. The window to get informed is today.

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