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Global Affairs Canada addresses Tesla Model 3 order pause as 33,000 import spots remain available: Exclusive
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 […]
SpaceX Seeks FAA Approval for Up to 456 Starship Launches per Year from Starbase
SpaceX is looking to dramatically increase the number of Starship launches from its Starbase facility in Texas, with a new proposal that would allow the company to launch its massive rocket more than 450 times […]
Tesla Roadster Livestream – How to Watch
Tesla has confirmed when fans will be able to watch the highly anticipated unveiling of its next-generation Roadster, with the event scheduled to take place this Thursday, October 15, 2026. In a post on X […]
China Cutting EV Export Tax Rebates Next Year, Potentially Impacting Tesla Model 3 Prices in Canada
China is reducing tax incentives for electric vehicles exported overseas, a move that could increase costs for automakers like BYD and Tesla, and potentially impact Canadian EV prices. The country’s Ministry of Finance and State […]
Tesla Optimus Development Delayed by China’s Magnet Export Restrictions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed new details about the challenges facing the company’s Optimus humanoid robot, including supply chain disruptions that delayed development by several months and ongoing difficulties perfecting the robot’s hands. Speaking […]
Rivian confirms removal of R2 seat ventilation fans to reduce cabin noise
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 […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla Cybertruck to join Florida fire department as brush truck
City officials in the small city of Lake Alfred, Florida have approved the purchase of a Tesla Cybertruck for the local fire department. While the Cybertruck has previously joined police forces, this would be the […]
Tesla addresses Cybertruck redesign question with autonomous delivery vision
Tesla may be rethinking the Cybertruck’s role after investor questions about a more conventional pickup prompted Elon Musk to propose an autonomous cargo delivery future. After the unveiling of the Cybertruck in 2019, Musk later […]
Tesla finally launches redesigned CCS adapter for Cybertruck
Tesla has finally released a CCS adapter for the Cybertruck that actually works with the stainless-steel pickup. The new CCS1 to NACS adapter is now available in both Canada and the United States, giving Cybertruck […]
Tesla begins Cybertruck deliveries in the UAE with Dubai launch event
Tesla has officially Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates. The first customer handovers were celebrated with a launch event in Dubai, complete with what was claimed to be the largest Cybertruck light show ever […]
Model 3 News
Tesla updates Model 3 RWD Supercharging specs, suggesting no Sunwoda battery switch yet
Adding to the list of specification updates for the new Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), Tesla has also updated the peak Supercharging speed. The update dispels recent rumours that the vehicles are equipped with […]
Tesla quietly reduces Model 3 Premium RWD battery warranty in Canada
Tesla has quietly made another change to the Canadian version of the Model 3 Premium Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), this time reducing the battery warranty coverage. When the updated Model 3 lineup first appeared on Tesla’s […]
Tesla introduces two new blue paint colours for Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. — here’s why Canada only gets one
Tesla has officially refreshed its blue paint lineup for the Model 3 and Model Y in the United States, introducing two new shades while quietly retiring one of its longest running colours. Meanwhile north of […]
Canada may cap Tesla’s access to 49,000 Chinese EV import quota
Canada’s plan to reopen the door to Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs) is already presenting a problem for the government – Tesla may be too successful for their own quota system. Just days after Tesla launched […]
Model Y News
Tesla Model Y reclaims top spot in Korea, outselling all domestic brands again
Tesla is once again on top in Korea. The company’s Model Y moved nearly 9,000 units in July 2026. July saw Tesla regain the top spot in South Korea’s auto market. The American company sold […]
Tesla Faces $10 Million Lawsuit Over Model Y Test Drive Crash
Tesla is facing a lawsuit from a Virginia woman who claims the automaker failed to properly explain how its vehicles operated before sending her out on a solo test drive that ended in a serious […]
NHTSA investigates Tesla Model 3 and Model Y over potential suspension failure
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a new investigation into nearly 1.2 million Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles over a potential suspension failure. The investigation, opened July 29, 2026, focuses […]
Centralia Police Add Tesla Model Y to Test EV Cost Savings
The Centralia Police Department in Washington State is becoming the latest law enforcement agency to add a Tesla to its fleet. This week city council approved the purchase of a used Model Y as part […]
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Model S News
Tesla stops new Model S and X orders in Europe – permanent or temporary?
Tesla has quietly stopped taking new orders for its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in Europe. The change to remove the Model S and Model X from the online configurator took place earlier […]
Updated Tesla Model S and Model X now available in Canada, but with higher prices
Tesla has updated their vehicle lineup in Canada on Thursday, bringing the updated Model S and Model X to Canada. Unfortunately while the updated designs of these premium vehicles are now available, their prices have […]
Tesla’s Premium Lineup Faces Pressure as Cybertruck Sales Fall
Tesla’s Cybertruck launched with strong interest and high expectations, offering a unique take on the pickup with its electric powertrain, angular design and heavy-duty performance features. Now, less than two years later, the vehicle is […]
Model X News
Tesla stops new Model S and X orders in Europe – permanent or temporary?
Tesla has quietly stopped taking new orders for its flagship Model S and Model X vehicles in Europe. The change to remove the Model S and Model X from the online configurator took place earlier […]
Updated Tesla Model S and Model X now available in Canada, but with higher prices
Tesla has updated their vehicle lineup in Canada on Thursday, bringing the updated Model S and Model X to Canada. Unfortunately while the updated designs of these premium vehicles are now available, their prices have […]
Tesla’s Premium Lineup Faces Pressure as Cybertruck Sales Fall
Tesla’s Cybertruck launched with strong interest and high expectations, offering a unique take on the pickup with its electric powertrain, angular design and heavy-duty performance features. Now, less than two years later, the vehicle is […]
SpaceX News
Elon Musk Calls Report of Tesla China Sale for SpaceX Merger “Fake News”
Elon Musk has denied a report suggesting Tesla is exploring a sale or spinoff of its China business as part of preparations for a future merger with SpaceX. The report, published late Thursday by The Wall […]
SpaceX Wins $1.6B Space Force Contract for 18 Falcon 9 Military Launches
SpaceX has secured a new $1.6 billion contract from the U.S. Space Force to deploy a series of national security satellites over the next two years. The award covers 18 Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg […]
Starlink secures FCC waiver for overseas router production
Starlink has received a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) exemption for its Wi-Fi routers that allows them to be produced in a foreign country. The exemption for SpaceX lasts from July 27, 2026, to February 1, […]
SpaceX Deploys First V3 Starlink Satellites as Starship Completes Most Successful Test Flight Yet
SpaceX has completed another major Starship milestone, successfully deploying its first third-generation (V3) Starlink satellites during the rocket’s 13th integrated flight test while also achieving its best upper-stage landing performance to date. The mission was […]
Supercharger News
Tesla opens new 16-stall Supercharger in Drummondville [Quebec]
Tesla has officially opened its newest Supercharger station in Drummondville, Quebec, nearly a year after construction first began. It is the fourth new Supercharger station to open in the province in 2026. The new Drummondville […]
Tesla begins construction on Sherwood Park Supercharger [Alberta]
Tesla has started construction on a new Supercharger station in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Tesla first added Sherwood Park to its Find Us map in March 2026 as part of a wider expansion of its Canadian […]
Tesla planning massive 124-stall Supercharger in San Francisco
Tesla is planning one of its largest Supercharger stations, and where else would it be except California. However, instead of the I5-adjacent locations typically chosen for charging hubs of this size, Tesla is putting this […]