Overview
- GM’s EV sales in Canada rose 252 percent to 5,750 units in Q1 2025, marking the first time it topped Tesla.
- The Chevy Equinox EV led the lineup with 1,892 units sold, while Silverado EV and the Cadillac OPTIQ also posted strong results.
- Tesla’s Quebec registrations plunged 87 percent to 524 vehicles in Q1 after the province suspended its regional EV rebate program.
- Canada’s federal iZEV rebate program was paused from February through April, contributing to a nationwide dip in electric vehicle registrations.
- GM plans to expand its Canadian EV portfolio later this year with new Cadillac Escalade IQL, Lyriq-V and Visiq models followed by a next-generation Chevy Bolt EV.