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Model 3 0 comments on Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive

Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive

by Darryn John

Global Affairs Canada has responded to questions surrounding Tesla’s exhausted Model 3 import allocation, but stopped short of explaining why the automaker has paused orders in Canada despite more than 33,000 Chinese EV import spots remaining available. In an exclusive statement, the department confirmed with Drive Tesla it is consulting with automakers on how to distribute the remaining quota, but would not say whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. Global Affairs Canada responds On Monday Tesla stopped accepting new orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, both the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants, telling customers it has exhausted its allocation under Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. Drive Tesla reached out to Global Affairs Canada to clarify whether the government has introduced limits on how many vehicles individual automakers can import. Spokesperson Rachael Dolan confirmed the department is reviewing how the remaining quota is distributed. “Global Affairs Canada is consulting with interested companies to optimize remaining quota availability and evaluate the quota’s implementation to inform a longer-term policy designed to catalyze new joint-venture investment on Canadian soil, with Canadian supply chains, and Canadian workers.” However, Dolan did not confirm or deny whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. “While we can provide information on overall volumes, we do not disclose the names of companies or details of any shipments, including anticipated quota use, due to commercial confidentiality considerations.” More than 33,000 import spots remain available Tesla’s decision to stop accepting orders comes despite Canada’s October 9 Export and Import Controls System (EICS) report showing 33,069 of 33,397 quota spots remain available. During the first six-month window, from March to August 2026, just 15,603 of the 24,500 available spots were claimed, with Tesla accounting for the majority. Under the government’s Notice to Importers 1168, import permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with no publicly announced per-automaker cap. However, section 3.4.6 allows Global Affairs Canada to reserve portions of the quota to ensure equitable access, including for original equipment manufacturers. No such set-aside has been publicly announced. When will Model 3 orders resume in Canada? The uncertainty comes as Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium RWD, priced at $39,490 in Canada, has been a key part of its more affordable lineup. According to the message on Tesla’s website, orders may not resume until March 2027, when the first year of Canada’s Chinese EV import quota program ends and the government could make additional allocations available. The Performance variant […]

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Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted import quota despite over 33,000 spots remaining

by Darryn John

Tesla has stopped accepting orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, claiming strong demand has exhausted its allocation under the federal government’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. However, the latest government figures tell a […]

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Model Y 0 comments on Tesla adds Model Y V2L in Canada, then quietly removes it less than 24 hours later

Tesla adds Model Y V2L in Canada, then quietly removes it less than 24 hours later

by Darryn John

Tesla has once again created confusion over Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) availability in Canada. Less than 24 hours after adding the feature to the Model Y Premium AWD and Performance on its Canadian website, the company has quietly removed it from both variants. As we reported yesterday, Tesla had updated its Canadian Model Y lineup with new features, including V2L capability for the Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant. However, looking at Tesla’s website on Friday afternoon revealed that […]

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Tesla Loses Majority Share of U.S. Fast-Charging Market as Rivals Accelerate Expansion

by Matt Wilson

Tesla is still building more fast chargers than any other company in the United States, but for the first time in the latest industry figures, it no longer controls the majority of the market. New data from Paren shows Tesla’s share of US DC fast-charging ports dropped to 49.3% at the end of September, down from 54.3% a year earlier. What’s interesting is that Tesla hasn’t stopped expanding. In fact, it added roughly 5,700 ports over the past year. The difference is that competing networks installed more than twice that number during the same period. Tesla remains the clear leader in new installations, adding 1,287 Supercharger stalls in the third quarter alone. That number increases to 1,411 when including its Supercharger for Business program. However, companies like Ionna, Walmart, and Electrify America are expanding their networks, giving EV drivers more alternatives to Tesla’s Superchargers. And those alternatives are getting better. More than a third of new non-Tesla charging ports installed during Q3 were rated for 400kW or higher, compared to just 10% a year ago. Tesla is also pushing ahead with its next-generation V4 cabinets, which can deliver up to 500kW. Another notable change is the size of charging locations. Tesla’s newest Superchargers averaged 13.1 stalls, with 11 new sites featuring at least 24 stalls. The expansion comes as U.S. EV drivers are using public chargers more frequently than ever. Charging sessions jumped 26% year-over-year to 50.4 million during Q3, yet overall charger utilization remained nearly unchanged. For Tesla, losing its majority market share isn’t necessarily a sign of the company losing its edge. Rather, it shows how quickly the broader charging industry is expanding around a network that has dominated the market for years. Related Articles

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Model 3 0 comments on Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive

Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive

by Darryn John

Global Affairs Canada has responded to questions surrounding Tesla’s exhausted Model 3 import allocation, but stopped short of explaining why the automaker has paused orders in Canada despite more than 33,000 Chinese EV import spots remaining available. In an exclusive statement, the department confirmed with Drive Tesla it is consulting with automakers on how to distribute the remaining quota, but would not say whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. Global Affairs Canada responds On Monday Tesla stopped accepting new orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, both the Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants, telling customers it has exhausted its allocation under Canada’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. Drive Tesla reached out to Global Affairs Canada to clarify whether the government has introduced limits on how many vehicles individual automakers can import. Spokesperson Rachael Dolan confirmed the department is reviewing how the remaining quota is distributed. “Global Affairs Canada is consulting with interested companies to optimize remaining quota availability and evaluate the quota’s implementation to inform a longer-term policy designed to catalyze new joint-venture investment on Canadian soil, with Canadian supply chains, and Canadian workers.” However, Dolan did not confirm or deny whether Tesla is subject to a company-specific limit. “While we can provide information on overall volumes, we do not disclose the names of companies or details of any shipments, including anticipated quota use, due to commercial confidentiality considerations.” More than 33,000 import spots remain available Tesla’s decision to stop accepting orders comes despite Canada’s October 9 Export and Import Controls System (EICS) report showing 33,069 of 33,397 quota spots remain available. During the first six-month window, from March to August 2026, just 15,603 of the 24,500 available spots were claimed, with Tesla accounting for the majority. Under the government’s Notice to Importers 1168, import permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with no publicly announced per-automaker cap. However, section 3.4.6 allows Global Affairs Canada to reserve portions of the quota to ensure equitable access, including for original equipment manufacturers. No such set-aside has been publicly announced. When will Model 3 orders resume in Canada? The uncertainty comes as Tesla’s Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium RWD, priced at $39,490 in Canada, has been a key part of its more affordable lineup. According to the message on Tesla’s website, orders may not resume until March 2027, when the first year of Canada’s Chinese EV import quota program ends and the government could make additional allocations available. The Performance variant […]

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Model 3 0 comments on Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted import quota despite over 33,000 spots remaining

Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted import quota despite over 33,000 spots remaining

by Darryn John

Tesla has stopped accepting orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada, claiming strong demand has exhausted its allocation under the federal government’s Chinese electric vehicle import quota. However, the latest government figures tell a […]

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Model Y 0 comments on Tesla adds Model Y V2L in Canada, then quietly removes it less than 24 hours later

Tesla adds Model Y V2L in Canada, then quietly removes it less than 24 hours later

by Darryn John

Tesla has once again created confusion over Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) availability in Canada. Less than 24 hours after adding the feature to the Model Y Premium AWD and Performance on its Canadian website, the company has quietly removed it from both variants. As we reported yesterday, Tesla had updated its Canadian Model Y lineup with new features, including V2L capability for the Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variant. However, looking at Tesla’s website on Friday afternoon revealed that […]

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Tesla Model Y becomes Germany’s best-selling car in September

by Darryn John

Tesla’s Model Y claimed the top spot in Germany’s new vehicle sales rankings in September, beating every gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric competitor in one of Europe’s largest automotive markets. According to registration figures from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), Tesla registered 8,038 Model Ys during September, a 260.9% increase compared to the same month last year. That was enough to comfortably beat […]

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