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Geely to launch Canadian EV market next year
Geely Automobile enters Canadian EV market next year after trade deal with Ottawa.
In brief
Geely Automobile enters Canadian EV market next year after trade deal with Ottawa. Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. will be the first Chinese mass market EV maker to launch in Canada next year, following a January trade agreement with Ottawa. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Geely plans Canadian EV entry
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. plans to launch in Canada next year as the first Chinese mass market electric vehicle maker to establish a presence in the North American market.
Retail network setup ahead of 2027
Geely has begun setting up a retail and service network in Canada ahead of the 2027 start date for sales.
Trade deal enables limited exports
Ottawa and Beijing reached a January agreement to allow a limited number of Chinese EV exports to Canada amid trade disputes with the United States.
Geely's long-term commitment
Bryan Wu, Geely Auto Canada's managing director, stated the automaker is making a long-term commitment to Canada as an important next step in international growth.
“long-term commitment”
The big picture
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. will be the first Chinese mass market EV maker to launch in Canada next year, following a January trade agreement with Ottawa.
