Chinese Automaker Geely to Enter Canadian Market in 2027

What Geely Announced

Geely Auto said on October 9, 2026 that it is officially entering the Canadian market, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027, according to a company press release distributed via Newswire. The company said it already has a Canadian team in place and is building a retail and service network with local partners ahead of the launch.

The press release did not disclose which models will be sold, pricing, or dealership locations, saying only that further details will follow as the company moves toward its commercial launch. Geely has set up an official Canadian website, geely.ca, to share updates.

Geely's group lineup includes the core Geely Auto brand alongside Zeekr and Lynk & Co, according to the company's press release. Geely reported global sales of more than 3.02 million vehicles in 2025, including 1.69 million classified as new energy vehicles.

Why Canada, and Why Now

Geely's move follows a January 2026 trade agreement between Ottawa and Beijing in which Canada reduced its 100% surtax on Chinese-made electric vehicles, according to Electrek. The deal set an annual quota of 49,000 Chinese-built EVs eligible for a preferential 6.1% duty; vehicles imported outside that quota still face the full 100% tariff. Permits are distributed in two six-month windows, and Electrek reported that 8,897 unused allocations from the first period rolled over into the cycle running through February 28, 2027.

The announcement also comes as the United States tightens restrictions on Chinese vehicle technology. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security finalized a rule in January 2025 prohibiting connected-vehicle hardware and software linked to China or Russia, citing national security concerns. According to the agency's press release, the rule bars software tied to Chinese or Russian suppliers starting with model year 2027 and hardware starting with model year 2030, effectively closing the U.S. market to Chinese-built connected vehicles.

With direct access to the U.S. blocked, Canada has become an entry point for Chinese automakers into North America, Electrek reported.

Competition From Other Chinese Brands

Geely is not the only Chinese automaker pursuing Canada. Electrek reported that BYD is planning around 20 dealerships starting in Toronto, and that Lotus — also owned by Geely Holding — was expected to enter the Canadian market in July 2026 under the same quota arrangement.

What Remains Unknown

Geely has not confirmed a model lineup for Canada. CarNewsChina reported that the company could bring high-volume models such as the Geely EX2 and EX5, though this is the outlet's own assessment rather than a confirmed plan from Geely. Pricing, specific dealership locations and an exact 2027 launch date have also not been announced.

Geely said additional information on its Canadian launch, including model names and retail partners, will be released in the coming months via its official channels.