{"id":2701,"date":"2025-07-14T11:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/tesla-makes-a-desperate-move-in-canada-as-sales-collapse\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T11:25:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T11:25:15","slug":"tesla-makes-a-desperate-move-in-canada-as-sales-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/tesla-makes-a-desperate-move-in-canada-as-sales-collapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Tesla Makes a Desperate Move in Canada As Sales Collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tesla is making a desperate move to stay alive in Canada as its sales suffer from the fallout of Donald Trump’s trade war. In a quiet but shocking update to its website, the electric vehicle maker has drastically lowered the price of its best-selling Model Y SUV by a staggering $20,000.<\/p>\n

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The move is a direct response to a brutal trade dispute that has crippled Tesla’s Canadian operations. In retaliation for tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, Ottawa slapped a 25% surtax on all cars imported from the United States starting on April 9, 2025. Faced with this new cost, Tesla had no choice but to raise the price of a Canadian Model Y to nearly CAD $84,990 (USD $61,500).<\/p>\n

The result was catastrophic. According to reports from Electrek, the massive price hike caused demand to completely evaporate, with Tesla’s sales in Canada grinding to a virtual halt in recent months. Tesla, which does not provide sales figures by region and country, saw its overall sales drop by 13.5% in the second quarter compared to a year earlier.<\/p>\n

Now, in a bid to reignite sales, Tesla has reversed course. The Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive now has a starting price of, according to the company’s website. $64,990, a full $20,000 less than its peak. The likely explanation for this dramatic reversal is a major strategic pivot: the new, cheaper Model Ys are reportedly being imported from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Berlin, Germany, allowing the company to bypass the steep tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles.<\/p>\n

While a win for new buyers, the decision has created a ludicrous pricing situation. The prices of other Tesla models, which are still sourced from the U.S., remain inflated by the surcharges. This means the Model Y, a popular SUV, is now significantly cheaper than the Model 3, Tesla’s entry-level sedan. A quick check of Tesla’s Canadian website shows the Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive starting at $70,772, nearly $6,000 more than the larger and more popular SUV.<\/p>\n

The sudden price drop was widely discussed by Tesla fans and prospective buyers on X (formerly Twitter), with reactions ranging from shock and excitement to regret for those who bought just a few weeks too early.<\/p>\n

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“$20,000 Jesus,” one user exclaimed.<\/p>\n

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$20,000 Jesus<\/p>\n

— Kevin Melnuk (@KevinMelnuk) July 11, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

“Feel bad for those who paid 85K,” said another.<\/p>\n

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Feel bad for those who paid 85k<\/p>\n

— Waldo (@curtd13) July 11, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

One user pointed out the strange new pricing dynamic: “The Model 3 is 79,990 The Model Y is 64,990 I wonder what they want to sell.”<\/p>\n

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The model 3 is 79,990
The model y is 64,990 <\/p>\n

I wonder what they wanna sell ?<\/p>\n

— PlentyofZero (@random01097463) July 11, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

But for those who waited, the news was cause for celebration. “Awesome! Ordering one tomorrow!” another rejoiced.<\/p>\n

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Awesome ! Ordering one tomorrow !<\/p>\n

— K C 189 (@kennystjohns) July 11, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Why It Matters<\/h2>\n

The move highlights Tesla’s growing vulnerability in global markets as it faces mounting pressure from trade policies, intensifying EV competition, and erratic demand. It also underscores the unpredictability of Musk-era pricing, which has made buying a Tesla feel more like buying crypto: volatile, emotional, and occasionally rewarding.<\/p>\n

For Canadian consumers, it may be a chance to score a deal. But for Tesla, it’s a signal that its grip on global EV dominance may be slipping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tesla is making a desperate move to stay alive in Canada as its sales suffer from the fallout of Donald Trump’s trade war. In a quiet but shocking update to its website, the electric vehicle maker has drastically lowered the price of its best-selling Model Y SUV by a staggering $20,000. The move is a…<\/p>\n

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