Brands
Brand overviews and history.
BYD in Canada: The World's Largest EV Maker Arrives
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer by sales volume. Founded in 1995 as a battery company, BYD now sells more EVs than any other automaker on Earth. With Canada opening its doors to Chinese-manufactured EVs in 2026, BYD is expected to bring several models to market — including vehicles priced well below anything currently available in Canada.
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.