Tesla has used about 12% of Canada’s first-window quota for Chinese-built EVs, the only automaker yet to move volume under the new system announced last January.
Global Affairs Canada data show 2,910 vehicles imported under the quota as of May 29, against a cap of 24,500 for the window that opened March 1 and runs to August 31.
The figures leave 21,590 permits available.
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Car shipments from Shanghai adds roughly four to six weeks, so even permits filed on day one would not have landed cars much before mid-spring.
The 2,910 figure equals 11.9% of the window’s allocation, and competitors have yet to register a single unit.
At this pace, Tesla could claim a large share of the 24,500 ceiling before the window closes at the end of August.
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What geopolitical ambitions of China’s are in direct opposition to Canada’s?
China builds trains and canada hates trains.
OK that’s fair
Which aren’t?
Idk I think China wants to cut back on climate change, that seems in line with Canadian interests. But if you want to stop being a dumbass and back up your claim rather than shout “nuh-uh!” That’d be nice.
I mean, how could I resist a dialogue with someone who characterizes my comments so respectfully?
I mean, I’m genuinely trying to engage with your claim, and you’re for some reason you’re just debasing yourself by responding in the stupidest way. I don’t have to be a tankie to say, “hey, this is clearly a mutually beneficial way to deepen international relationships,” while you’re crowing about how Chinese people don’t believe in breathing or something. So if you want to backup your claim with how allowing Chinese EVs into Canada will be against Canada’s interests, or how doing so would advance some other Chinese interests that would negatively outweigh the benefits of allowing Chinese EVs, I’d love to hear it. But if not, I’m perfectly happy to call a spade a spade.