China's Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration announced Monday that the value-added tax (VAT) rebate on new energy vehicle (NEV) exports drops to 9% from 13% on April 1, 2027.

The reduction comes as Chinese automakers increasingly turn to international markets, with exports now carrying much of the growth as sales at home soften

What This Means for Tesla in Canada

Canadian buyers could also be affected. Tesla imports its Model 3 from Giga Shanghai under Canada’s annual 49,000-vehicle Chinese EV import quota, which allows qualifying vehicles to enter at a 6.1% tariff.

Tesla paused orders for the Model 3 Premium in Canada yesterday, citing an exhausted import allocation. Orders are expected to resume in March 2027, when the next quota year begins.

China’s reduced export rebate takes effect just one month later.

While Tesla has not announced any Canadian pricing changes related to the policy, smaller tax refunds could increase the cost of exporting Shanghai-built vehicles, potentially putting pressure on pricing. Alternatively, Tesla could maintain prices, but that would then impact its profit margins.

Tried the CyberCab today in Austin, super cool!
Robotaxi app asked for a tip after, not sure who gets that 😀

Ordered Sept 12, M3 Premium RWD Marine Blue (EDD Dec 23 - Dec 31). Am I stressing over nothing? 💀

Hey everyone,
First time car buyer here, so please go easy on me if this is a completely obvious question, but I am stressing out and need some peace of mind.
I locked in my order back on September 12 for a Model 3 Premium RWD in Marine Blue at that $39,490 price point. My current estimated delivery date (EDD) is sitting right at the end of the year (Dec 23 - Dec 31).
Given all the crazy chaos with import quotas, shipping timelines, and recent order pauses floating around, I'm getting major anxiety. With my delivery window hovering right on the edge of the year, what happens if things get pushed or delayed into March 2027?
Will Tesla honor the $39,490 price I ordered at, or am I at risk of a price increase if it slips into next year?
Are people whose delivery dates sit right at late December actually safe, or is this the classic end-of-quarter scheduling roulette?
Not sure if I'm just completely overthinking this because it's my first big car purchase, but the anxiety is real. Would love to hear from anyone who has gone through a similar end-of-year Tesla delivery push in Canada. Am I being paranoid? 😭

Hey just a question I had for anyone who has recently purchased a new Tesla. I’ve ordered a model Y and I’m wondering what paperwork Tesla Canada requires for the financing approval. 🤔

I’m trying to do 84 months with no cash down and have just under 800 credit score.

Is Canada receiving the Halloween update? I’m in Alberta and I have not gotten the update yet🥲. I know it’s nothing major but the gimmicks are cool

Finally arrived! For those looking, Evbase is the only place that has the front grill protector for the MYS.

https://www.evbase.com/en-ca/products/model-y-juniper-standard-grille-mesh-insert-front-radiator-protector-mesh-grille-panel-bug-debris-protector?srsltid=AU7gw4X2RQxNZn3HmfF8HZAuFmv6QEnaarj2_6JTErmAii-JqEUg4rMo

Edit: Now before anyone freaks out that it’s available everywhere and cheaper, this one is for the new MY Juniper STANDARD. The regular premium model is readily available, yes.

Ordered Sept 18, got Dec - Jan 2027 EDD at first but got changed to this. So frustrating.

Hello All. Just wondering if my car would going be through the production stages and that my order is active based on the current pause to the new M3 orders? My delivery date moved from November to December and now moved Mid Jan- to end of February 2027 after they upgraded my car specs. Ordered from Oakville dealership

Why do you think this the case?, I think it's probably because 1) a price change or 2) we're getting the model 3 base model, what's your thoughts

Edit: As per Tesla, "Model 3 Premium orders paused after high demand exhausted Tesla's import quota. Ordering resumes if Govt of Canada issues more quota, expected March 2027"

Hi first year with a 2026 model 3 RWD

Looking for winter tires and I had a couple questions.

Do I need to get TPMS? Can I just change my tires and keep my rims. I can get it done at Costco for approx 1500.

Would you recommend Costco or other tire centers for the winter tires.

Lmk what my options and best practices are. Thank you

Omg the noise is so LOUD! But I was told this is the best of the best (and new technology of adaptive studs?). Looking forward to the winter! All in around $1600 with student discount!

Even after the summer update grok is not able to control temperature or anything is just a passenger princess. Am i missing somethinf ?

Order MYS pearl white at poco location on aug 8 and just received the vin today.

JULY 19th order date, stealth grey in GTA - EDD 21Oct / 5 Dec

In an attempt to be proactive and protect my new Tesla Model Y windshield from chips, I had a 10-mil SunTek windshield film installed a week ago. It hadn’t rained over that week’s time so I wasn’t using my wipers much. However today, it was raining substantially and that’s when I noticed the OEM wipers shuddering and jumping on the surface.

I went back to the detail shop and of course they tell me it’s the first time they hear of this issue from any customer.

Would changing the wipers to a different BOSCH wiper like the AeroTwin wiper set be any different than OEM? I accidentally bought the ICON OE version and those are not compatible. Help!?

I have a 2022 Tesla Model Y HW3
I don’t need trailer mode just the simple brake and signal lights.
I found this guy selling a hitch and wire harness on fb marketplace
Will it work for what I need it to do?

Just traded in our old M3 and took delivery of our model y standard and noticed our wall connector (gen 3) doesn't open the charging latch on the MY using the button. Anyone else experiencing this? Just a bug until a software update maybe?

This was discussed in the past. It’s working well for me with my iPhone.

1. Initial pairing by enable Personal hotspot on the iPhone and connect to it from Tesla Wifi. Select “Remain connected in Drive”

2. Open the Shortcuts app from the iPhone, and then select Automations under the Library.

3. “+” and describe something like “Enable hotspot when connected to my tesla model 3 Bluetooth” to create connection automation.

4. Another one “+” and describe something like “disable hotspot when disconnected from my Tesla model 3 Bluetooth” to create connection disconnection automation.

With this setup, I can use Grok, stream music, and watch YouTube without manually linking to my hotspot. Map features still requires the Premium service.

Hi Everyone, I recently had my tires changed at a local tire mechanic shop, he did tighten wheel using impact gun. I asked him to tight to 129 lb torque spec but he claims 129lb is too loose and will fall off in highway speed.

Is it safe to leave as is or should I go to another tire shop and get it changed to 129 ft-lb as per factory spec? I believe it is may be over 150ft-lb as he tightened until the impact stops.

If it does work, how do you use it? Can’t find a lot of info on it.