Rivian is preparing to put its next-generation driver assistance technology into the hands of owners, launching a new Autonomy Early Access Program ahead of the introduction of Point-to-Point hands-free driving later this year. The invitation-only […]
Ford is moving closer to launching its most affordable electric pickup, opening a preorder invite list for the upcoming Fathom, which starts at C$42,690 in Canada, ahead of its official launch in 2027. Interested buyers […]
Tesla has secured another major energy storage order, this time in Taiwan, where growing demand for electricity from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is creating new opportunities for the company’s Megapack business. Taiwanese energy company […]
Rivian is expanding its partnership with Redwood Materials, giving the battery recycling company a larger role in managing its batteries, from manufacturing waste to retired battery packs that can be reused for energy storage. The […]
Tesla is moving forward with plans for a major expansion of Giga Berlin, getting ready to apply for permits for a second production hall that would more than double the size of its existing manufacturing […]
Tesla is preparing to expand its presence in the Middle East, confirming plans to officially enter Oman in 2027. The automaker has already started recruiting employees in the country’s capital, Muscat, ahead of the launch. […]
Tesla is preparing a major expansion of its Supercharger network in South Korea after Tesla Korea said it was selected to install charging stations at highway rest areas across the country. In an announcement on […]
Canada’s EV fast-charging network continued to grow during the third quarter of 2026, but the pace of new installations is slowing despite increasing demand from electric vehicle drivers. According to the latest report from charging data firm Paren, Canada recorded 103 fast-charging station additions between July and September, including 93 new locations and 10 expansions of existing sites, bringing 391 additional charging ports online. By the end of September, Canada’s network had grown to 2,740 DC fast-charging stations with 9,615 ports nationwide. Quebec accounted for nearly half of the quarterly station additions, with 49, followed by Ontario with 22 and British Columbia with 18. Alberta added just five. While the numbers show continued investment in charging infrastructure, the pace has dropped considerably. Station additions were roughly one-third lower than during the same quarter last year, while the 391 new ports represented the slowest quarterly growth in more than a year. Tesla remains an important part of Canada’s charging network, adding 88 Supercharger stalls during Q3. However, Paren’s data shows its share of the country’s fast-charging ports has declined from 36% a year ago to 32.1%, as competing networks continue expanding. While fewer new chargers are coming online, Canadians are making greater use of the existing network. Paren tracked 3.84 million fast-charging sessions between July and September, up 37% from the same period last year. Related Articles
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 […]
Rivian has confirmed it will not restore backrest ventilation to newer R2 SUVs after quietly removing one of the fans from its front seats, a decision that has frustrated some owners and reservation holders. The […]
