IntelliTechs · Oct 09, 2026
Canada has opened a door for Chinese EVs and Geely wants through it. In the US, the same brand still can't follow, because connected-vehicle rules block it.
Bryan Wu, managing director of Geely Auto Canada, called the move "a long-term commitment" and said trust is earned over time.
In January 2026, Canada cut its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs as part of a deal announced on January 16 during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing, in which China also lowered…
Geely Auto Group sold over 3.02 million vehicles in 2025, about 1.69 million of them battery-electric or plug-in hybrid, and has passed 2.23 million so far in 2026 through September.
Rival BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships, starting in Toronto.
First cars in 2027, with no date or price. Electrek's Fred Lambert finds it odd to announce a market entry this early without a product, and thinks Geely needs dealers before cars.
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