Tesla has increased prices for all its vehicles in Canada by up to 21%, following the federal government’s new 25% tariff on electric vehicles imported from the United States, according to the company’s website.
As a result, Tesla is now promoting “pre-tariff priced” vehicles still in stock (there’s a ticker link on its homepage), which could offer buyers major savings compared to new builds. These inventory vehicles are available for a limited time, while supplies last.
Model 3:
Model Y:
Model Y Long Range now costs $84,990, a jump of $15,000 (that matches the previous Launch Series pricing)
Model S:
Model X:
Cybertruck:
At the same time, Tesla quietly changed how Canadians can place new custom orders. The company’s website now directs customers to use the Tesla app to customize and order new vehicles, suggesting that factory orders may be restricted mainly to existing Tesla owners for now.
The price increases coincide with the Canadian government’s plans to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods, including vehicles imported from Tesla’s US factories. These tariffs would increase Tesla’s import costs, likely prompting the company to raise prices preemptively to cover anticipated expenses. Consumers lose in a tariff war it seems. Expect sales in Canada to definitely slow down and dip due to these price hikes.
Tesla appears to be encouraging buyers to act quickly if they want a vehicle at older, lower prices, highlighting the inventory stock on its website. Once the pre-tariff vehicles are gone, customers will have to pay the new, much higher prices for any new builds.
Not many can afford prices like these..lol
As a Canadian, I find myself somewhat identifying with the Ukraine experience! Nothing quite as dire of course, but somewhat akin when comparing the sizes of our neighbors/enemies. Canada no doubt will stand up and do a "bully, bully" nod to our independence but in point of fact, we haven't a squirrel's fart of a chance of taking on the US in a trade war. I suppose for now, these measures show we aren't push overs (yet) but in the end, we need to work out a deal with them that allows us all to get back to as much business as usual as possible. Trump has recently said that he doesn't want Canadian made autos, this after we let NAFTA basically serve up our auto industry on a platter. I don't know how or what we need to do to get through this but fighting them is a serious waste of resources. We need to work together fully aware that their stick is one f*** of a lot bigger than ours!
Do NOT pay artificially inflated prices for new Tesla orders. Once the dust settles and it will you will suffer hyper-inflated depreciation that will rip your heart open. You will want to put off your Tesla purchase to Q3 or Q4.