Tesla pauses Model 3 orders in Canada over China EV import quota

Tesla has stopped taking orders for the Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium in Canada, saying it exhausted its import quota for Chinese-made EVs and expects orders to resume in March 2027. Canada's own tracker shows only 15,931 of 49,000 permits used, leaving 67% of the annual quota available.

• Both Model 3 Premium trims, RWD and AWD, were removed from Canada's configurator
• Only the Model 3 Performance AWD remains, listed at $936 per month in financing
• Canada has issued 15,931 of 49,000 permits since March 1
• Imports of EVs under $35,000 fell to 7 in September and zero in October