Tesla has raised prices on all of its vehicles in Canada by up to 21%, according to Tesla North. The price jump comes after the feds announced a new 25% tariff on electric cars imported from the United States.
Because of this, Tesla is now highlighting “pre-tariff priced” vehicles that are already built and sitting in inventory. There’s a link on Tesla’s homepage showing these vehicles, and they could save buyers thousands compared to ordering a brand-new build. However, these deals are only around while supplies last.
The price increases are pretty steep. The Model 3 Long Range All-Wheel Drive now starts at $79,990 CAD, which is $11,000 more than before. The Model 3 Performance now costs $89,990, up from $79,990. Meanwhile, the cheaper Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive option is no longer for sale here.
The new Model Y Long Range also took a big hit, now costing $84,990 — a $15,000 jump, matching the original Launch Series pricing from before.
Tesla’s higher-end cars saw even bigger increases. The Model S now starts at $133,990, up $19,000, and the Model S Plaid is now $154,990, an $18,000 jump. The Model X All-Wheel Drive rose to $140,990, while the Model X Plaid now costs $161,990 — both up by $19,000.
The Cybertruck also saw its already existing prices go even higher. The All-Wheel Drive version now costs $139,990, up $25,000 from before. The Cyberbeast version jumped even more, now priced at $167,990 — $30,000 higher.
At the same time, Tesla made a quiet change to how Canadians can order new cars. Customizing a new vehicle on Tesla’s website is no longer possible; it’s now only available in the Tesla app (you need to go to Menu > Discover > Order a Vehicle). It looks like custom factory orders might mainly be for current Tesla owners, at least for now.
Canada put a 25% tariff on U.S.-made vehicles starting April 9, in response to similar tariffs from the White House. Tesla is caught in this because most of its cars—like the Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck—are built in California and Texas.
Unless a Tesla model meets certain North American content rules under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), it gets hit with the full 25% extra charge. Right now, most Teslas don’t fully qualify, so they face this new surtax.
That 25% is based on the car’s value before any taxes are added, making Teslas a lot more expensive for Canadian buyers unless the car qualifies for an exemption. It’s clear these price hikes will halt Canadian Tesla sales. Maybe all those deranged anti-Tesla vandals are cheering right now?
Tesla is encouraging buyers to act fast if they want a vehicle at the older prices. Once the inventory stock is gone, anyone ordering a new Tesla will have to pay the new, much higher prices.
