Tesla Raises Canadian Vehicle Prices as Trade Tensions Escalate

Tesla Inc. has notably increased the prices of its vehicles in Canada amidst trade tensions, encouraging potential buyers to opt for vehicles at pre-tariff rates while inventories last.

The electric carmaker prominently displayed a banner on its Canadian website over the weekend, urging customers to 'take advantage of pre-tariff pricing while inventory lasts.' This announcement comes on the heels of Canada's retaliatory move against the broad tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, which includes a 25% tariff on automotive parts produced outside the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement zone.

As of April 26, Tesla's new order prices are higher compared to inventory-listed models. For instance, the Long Range All-Wheel Drive Model 3 is now priced at 79,990 Canadian dollars (US$57,700) for new orders, while the same model from the 2025 inventory is priced at approximately 69,000 Canadian dollars.

The company hasn't provided a comment on the situation. The price hike was initially reported by the website driveteslacanada.ca, highlighting that some models, such as the All-Wheel Drive Cybertruck, are now 22% more expensive for Canadian buyers when ordered new.

CEO Elon Musk, who has expressed support for the U.S. President, has faced criticism in Canada. Trump has, on multiple occasions, made remarks wishing for Canada to become part of the United States. Musk has announced he will dedicate more time to Tesla starting next month, following the company's worst first-quarter financial results in several years.