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GM Overtakes Tesla as Canada’s Top EV Seller After Q1 Sales Surge

With federal rebates on hold, GM’s Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC brands powered its Q1 surge.

General Motors Is Now Canada’s Best-Selling EV Maker, As Tesla Sales Crater: Sales
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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.