In Pictures: Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing exhausted China EV import quota

The Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium is at the center of Tesla's halted Canadian orders.

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Tesla says its China EV import quota is exhausted, though federal data suggests otherwise.

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Canadian buyers hoping to order a Model 3 Premium may face a wait until March 2027.

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The Model 3 Premium's interior reflects the modern design central to Tesla's appeal.

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Questions remain over why Tesla paused orders while most China EV permits sit unused.

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Dealership staff now face explaining the Model 3 Premium order freeze to Canadian customers.

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Tesla's Canadian lineup faces uncertainty as the Model 3 Premium order window closes.

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The import quota dispute adds a new hurdle for Tesla's Canadian EV sales.

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Canadian government figures show roughly 33,000 of 49,000 China EV permits still available.

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