Tesla has launched the Model 3 Premium RWD trim in Canada at CA$39,490 — the lowest price ever for the electric sedan in the country, equivalent to roughly $29,000 USD. The move is a significant step toward broader EV accessibility in a market where affordability remains a key barrier to adoption.
The record pricing is enabled by shifting production sourcing from Tesla's Fremont, California factory to Giga Shanghai. This is noteworthy given that Canada introduced a sweeping 100% tariff on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles in 2024, mirroring similar measures taken by the European Union and the United States to protect domestic manufacturers.
Tesla's ability to sell Shanghai-built vehicles in Canada despite the tariff regime highlights the complex trade-offs governments face when balancing protectionism with consumer affordability. The price undercuts many competing EVs in the segment and creates a substantial gap versus the higher-spec Model 3 Performance.
For international observers, this move signals Tesla's intent to use its Chinese manufacturing capacity strategically across global markets. As EV sales momentum builds worldwide, competitive pricing from Giga Shanghai could reshape the affordability landscape for electric sedans well beyond Canada.
Source: Tesla launches Model 3 RWD in Canada at record-low $39,490 ($29,000 USD) from China - Electrek· Based on source, with AI-assisted rewriting.
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