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VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EVSearch, Canada’s premier electric vehicle research and discovery platform, today announced the launch of its Chinese EV Discovery Centre. This new resource debuts as Canada’s automotive market prepares for a wave of affordable new entries following Ottawa’s historic trade pivot. Under the new bilateral framework, Canada replaced its 100% surtax with a standard 6.1% tariff on an initial annual quota of 49,000 Chinese-made EVs, a cap set to reach 70,000 within five years, with a major share strictly reserved for vehicles priced under $35,000 CAD.
The launch follows an unprecedented spike in organic consumer interest. Since its quiet beta launch, more than 25,000 Canadians have generated over 130,000 page views across EVSearch’s Chinese EV content, making it the platform’s fastest-growing research category.
This consumer engagement extends well beyond passive browsing. Canadians have already submitted nearly 750 high-intent vehicle requests regarding local availability, pricing, test drives, and reservations. Subscribers span every Canadian province, led by Ontario and British Columbia, with BYD, Chery, Zeekr, and XPENG emerging as the most-requested brands.
“Our data proves that Canadians are actively vetting these vehicles well before they arrive in local showrooms,” said Behzad Mohajer, Founder & CEO of EVSearch. “With major global manufacturers confirming Canadian launch timelines for late 2026, consumers are actively seeking independent, unbiased data to compare their options.”
The Chinese EV Discovery Centre provides comprehensive vehicle specifications, estimated Canadian pricing, expert reviews, and model comparisons. The new hub integrates seamlessly alongside EVSearch’s broader digital ecosystem, which includes a comprehensive virtual showroom of all EV and PHEV models available in Canada, an interactive EV School, an EV Charging Cost Calculator, and a Battery Health Estimator for pre-owned electric vehicles.
For more information, visit evsearch.ca.
About EVSearch
EVSearch is Canada’s premier electric vehicle research and discovery platform, dedicated to helping Canadians make informed EV purchasing decisions through comprehensive research tools and unbiased information. The platform enables consumers to compare vehicle specifications and pricing, access expert reviews, estimate charging costs, evaluate used EV battery health, book test drives, and stay informed about the latest developments in the Canadian EV market. For more information, visit evsearch.ca.
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