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It was a big week for Tesla’s global Q3 deliveries, along with a major Canadian Supercharger milestone, strong Model Y rebate claims, Model 3 upgrades, Quebec election promises, new software features, and another milestone for the global Supercharger network.
Here are some of the biggest stories from this week.
Tesla started October by beating Wall Street expectations, delivering 486,532 vehicles globally in Q3 2026, 24,558 more than the company-compiled consensus. Deliveries rose 1% from Q2 but were down 2% year over year, while energy storage deployments reached 13.7 GWh.
Tesla also reached a major milestone north of the border as its new Mont-Tremblant Supercharger became the 3,000th stall in Canada. The 24-stall Quebec location took more than a year to be energized after construction and is also open to compatible non-Tesla EVs.
The Model Y had a strong August under Canada’s new federal EV rebate program. The Model Y recorded the most EVAP claims outside Quebec, with 691, while Tesla recorded 754 Model Y claims nationally. In Quebec, the Model Y RWD ranked 16th with 63 claims.
Tesla rolled out several upgrades for its popular sedan, with the Model 3 gaining a larger 16-inch touchscreen, more power and additional range on select trims. The changes were announced for the U.S., Puerto Rico and Mexico, but Tesla has not announced them for Canada.
With Quebecers heading to the polls, electric vehicles have become part of the campaign. A comparison of the major parties’ EV policies shows four of five generally support continuing zero-emission vehicle programs, although their plans for rebates, mandates and charging infrastructure vary significantly.
Tesla introduced a new safety feature aimed at helping drivers escape dangerous situations while charging. Emergency Drive Away allows a vehicle to shift into Drive while still plugged into a Supercharger, although doing so damages the vehicle and charging equipment. The feature is currently limited to U.S. Superchargers.
Tesla is also putting more focus on bringing the Semi to Canada. Veteran employee Daniel Valadares has returned to Tesla to lead Semi business development in Canada, as preparations continue for the truck’s arrival. Tesla’s first Canadian Megachargers are expected to begin construction this month.
Another software update started making its way to Tesla vehicles this week. Software update 2026.38 adds expanded Supercharger Site Maps and upgraded vehicle visuals, along with Dynamic Headlight Leveling for certain Model 3s and security improvements. The initial rollout began September 30 with early installs in several markets.
Tesla’s charging network continued its rapid expansion, surpassing 85,000 Supercharger stalls at more than 9,000 sites worldwide. Tesla has added 15,000 stalls in 15 months, averaging about 1,000 per month, while the network handled 69 million charging sessions during Q3 2026.
Finally, another Chinese automaker is preparing to enter the Canadian market. Geely has launched its Canadian website ahead of its planned arrival, with the French version pointing to a Q1 2027 launch. The automaker has not yet announced Canadian vehicles, pricing, dealers or specific launch markets.
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