
Why Legacy Automakers Keep Losing to Chinese EV Brands
GM lost $6B on EVs in 2024. BYD sold 1.76M. The gap is structural, not accidental, and it is getting wider.
13 articles tagged “Canadian EV market”

GM lost $6B on EVs in 2024. BYD sold 1.76M. The gap is structural, not accidental, and it is getting wider.

Canada dropped its Chinese EV tariff to 6.1%. The US kept theirs at 100%. Can you exploit that gap by buying in Toronto and importing south? Here is exactly why the answer is no — and what the actual consequences are if you try anyway.

The under-$50K EV market is where Canada stops talking about adoption and starts getting serious about volume.

Chery is the largest Chinese automaker by export volume, and it's filing trademarks across Canada. Here's what the Omoda, Jaecoo, and iCar brands mean for Canadian buyers.

BYD appears furthest along. Chery is recruiting. Geely is trademarking. Here's a practical look at which Chinese EV groups seem most serious about Canada, what is documented, and what still remains speculative.

Canada's Chinese EV permit story is being described as a major opening, but the exact first-wave picture is still murky. Here's the safer read on who appears best positioned and where the evidence is still thin.

Real Canadian EV owners share what surprised them most after switching from gas. From charging costs to winter range to insurance — the honest guide nobody else will give you.

Can an EV survive Nunavut? The honest answer is nuanced but more positive than you might expect.

Uber and Lyft drivers are switching to EVs for the fuel savings. It changes the economics of gig driving.

Canadian EV sales plunged ~16% in 2025. Tesla collapsed ~63%. GM took the crown. Here's the data behind the crash — and what's fuelling recovery.

Several new EV brands are being discussed as possible Canadian entrants over the next few years. Here's who they are, what makes them interesting, and where the current timelines are still more forecast than fact.

Detailed timeline for when new affordable EVs will be available in Canada. Pre-order dates, demo availability, and what to expect in 2026-2027.

Everything you need to know about new EV brands entering Canada in 2026-2027. Who's coming, what they're bringing, and what it means for prices.
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