Canada's China Deal Promised Affordable EVs, But $100,000 SUVs Are First Off The Boat
Canada's China Deal Promised Affordable EVs, But $100,000 SUVs Are First Off The Boat
Canada's China Deal Promised Affordable EVs, But $100,000 SUVs Are First Off The Boat | Carscoops
18 Eletres will be the first China-built cars to enter Canada under the new trade rules that cut tariffs to 6.1 percent
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Lotus hasn’t revealed the exact mix of Eletre specs currently heading across the Pacific, but the brand’s Canada retail site currently only lists three trims based around the same 603 hp (611 PS / 450 kW) powertrain and priced between $119,900 CAD and $139,900 CAD [$87,600 USD and $102,200 USD]. Other countries also get a 905 hp (918 PS / 675 kW) version.
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Lotus isn’t the only company rushing to take advantage of the new trade terms, which Canada’s government originally touted as a way to bring more affordable EVs to the country and help the nation meet its climate goals. Geely is making noises about bringing its own brand, as well as others, such as Zeekr, to Canada. BYD and Chery’s cars have been spied on North American roads, and Tesla is preparing its first batch of Chinese-built Model 3s for Canadian drivers, Drive Tesla Canada reports.
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