January 18, 2026

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Canada Cuts Tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1%, Benefiting Lotus Technology Inc.

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: Globenewswire

Updated: 17h ago

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Source: Globenewswire

  • Tariff Policy Advantage: The Canadian government has reduced tariffs on Chinese EVs from 100% to 6.1%, directly benefiting Lotus Technology Inc., with the Eletre’s retail price in Canada expected to drop by approximately 50%, enhancing its market competitiveness.
  • Market Access Opportunity: The new policy allows for an annual cap of 49,000 Chinese EVs entering Canada, positioning Lotus Tech as the only Chinese EV in the above $80,000 price segment, enabling rapid market share expansion.
  • Sales Growth Expectations: With North American homologation completed in 2024 and a network of six authorized dealerships in Canada, Lotus Tech anticipates exponential sales growth, further solidifying its position in the North American market.
  • Strategic Investment Plans: The CEO of Lotus Tech stated that the company will leverage this policy to optimize the market environment, enhance investments in Canada, and explore potential tactical advantages to drive sustainable growth.

Canada Cuts Tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6.1%, Benefiting Lotus Technology Inc.

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About LOT

Lotus Technology Inc is a company mainly engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sales of luxury electric vehicles. The Company is mainly engaged in providing luxury lifestyle battery electric vehicles, focusing on electrification, digitalization, intelligence and other automotive technologies. The Company designs, develops and sells luxury lifestyle cars (non-sports cars for everyday use) under the iconic British brand Lotus. The Company operates in China, the UK and the EU market.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.