The opening of 49,000 units, neither too big nor too small, marks another round in China's electric vehicle breakthrough battle in North America.

Canada approved a new annual quota of up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles at a 6.1% tariff following an agreement by Prime Minister Mark Carney in January 2025. The quota took effect in March, with 24,500 permits available on a first-come-first-served basis until August 31, and the