Canada addresses Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain open
Global Affairs Canada responded to Drive Tesla about the pause in Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, in both RWD and AWD variants. Tesla told customers it has exhausted its allocation under the Chinese electric vehicle import quota. However, the October 9 EICS report shows 33,069 of 33,397 spots still available. The government confirmed it is consulting with automakers on distributing the remaining quota, but did not say whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. Spokesperson Rachael Dolan said the department does not disclose company names due to commercial confidentiality.…
- 33,069 of 33,397 spots remain available per the October 9 EICS report.
- Model 3 Premium RWD ($39,490 in Canada) unavailable; orders may resume March 2027.
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