
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.
21 articles tagged “electric vehicle Canada”

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 Model Y just claimed its third consecutive year as the world's bestselling car. Meanwhile, Tesla's Canadian sales collapsed 60%. The numbers tell a story that Elon won't.

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

BYD appears to be the furthest-advanced Chinese EV entrant for Canada, with the Seal, Dolphin, Atto 3, and Seagull often discussed as likely launch candidates. Here's what each one could cost, what it may compete with, and where certainty still ends.

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.

No Canadian parts depot. No independent shop access. No diagnostic tools. Here's the honest picture of what getting a Chinese EV repaired in Canada looks like in 2026.

Two electrified minivans, two completely different philosophies. The Pacifica PHEV gives you a gas safety net. The ID.Buzz demands full commitment. Which one fits Canadian family life in 2026?

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.

CALB just debuted a 60Ah solid-state cell with 1,000 km range. Donut Lab's battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days. These aren't press releases — they're working prototypes. Here's what it means for the EVs you'll buy in 2027-2028.

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.

Renting an EV in Canada is getting easier. More models, more locations, better pricing.

Canadian businesses are converting fleets to electric. The economics are too compelling to ignore.

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.

For the first time in a decade, Tesla isn't Canada's top EV brand. GM captured 21.2% of the market in 2025 with the Equinox EV leading the charge.

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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