Chinese EVs are coming to Canada

19-Jan-2026

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is reopening Canada to Chinese-made EVs, lowering a 100 per cent tariff on imports, imposed in 2024, back to six per cent.

There's demand for more affordable and climate-conscious EVs and, for an average customer, having Chinese EVs in the market means "more choice" and "greater tech," said Max Morris, sales manager at Shift Electric Vehicles in Burlington, Ont.

While some are applauding the EV market opening up, others are raising concerns about the safety and security of vehicles from companies tied to the Chinese government.