Brands
Who these automakers are, and why you've barely heard of the biggest EV makers on earth.
Geely and Zeekr in Canada: Ownership, Products, and Current Status
Current as of August 12, 2026. This overview separates corporate relationships, observable Canadian signals, global products, DriveChina scenarios, and rumours. Its original publication date remains March 15, 2026.
ORA and GWM in Canada: The Retro EV You Didn't See Coming
Great Wall Motors (GWM) is one of China's largest and oldest private automakers, best known internationally for its Haval SUVs and tough-as-nails pickup trucks. ORA is GWM's dedicated EV sub-brand, launched in 2018, and its hero model, the ORA Good Cat (sold as the ORA 03 in some markets), is a retro-styled electric hatchback that looks like absolutely nothing else on the road.
MG in Canada: What the Chinese-Owned British Brand Could Offer
Evidence check, updated August 12, 2026
Chery in Canada: The Brand You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)
Chery is China's largest vehicle exporter and one of its oldest private automakers. Founded in 1997, Chery has spent nearly three decades building cars, expanding globally, and steadily improving quality. Most Canadians have never heard of them, but people in South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Russia, and increasingly Europe know the name well.
BYD in Canada: What Buyers Can Verify Today
Evidence check, updated August 12, 2026