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  "path": "/2026/05/06/chinese-ev-automakers-canada-byd-chery-geely-tesla-benefits/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-06T21:44:44.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
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  "textContent": "Three major Chinese automakers — BYD, Chery, and Geely — are actively hiring staff, scouting dealership locations, and registering trademarks in Canada following the country’s landmark decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-built EVs from 100% to 6.1%. But none of them have actually started selling cars yet.\n\nThe biggest beneficiaries of the new quota system so far are Tesla and, to a lesser extent, Polestar — companies that already have established brands and existing sales infrastructure in Canada.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "Chinese automakers race to enter Canada, here are the EVs likely coming"
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