Geely Confirms It Will Start Selling Cars In Canada In 2027

Geely has become the latest Chinese automaker to confirm it will plant a flag in the Canadian market, announcing that its namesake brand will begin selling vehicles there in 2027. The company has not yet revealed which models will make the trip, but the groundwork is clearly already underway — a dedicated consumer site at Geely.ca has gone live, and the brand says it has been steadily assembling a retail and service network ahead of its launch.

The timing follows a significant policy shift in Ottawa. Canada slashed its 100% tariff on Chinese-built EVs down to 6.1%, but only for the first 49,000 units brought in. That narrow window set off a race among China’s largest manufacturers. BYD, the country’s biggest car company, has already confirmed its own Canadian ambitions, and Chery has committed to bringing its Jaecoo and Omoda nameplates north within the year. Dongfeng, meanwhile, says it is certifying two models for Canada and could arrive as early as next year.

Even before the official announcement, signs of Geely’s interest were hard to miss. Its premium sister brands, Zeekr and Lynk & Co, have been advertising Canadian job openings for months. Shortly after Prime Minister Carney unveiled the tariff arrangement, lightly camouflaged examples of the Geely EX5 and EX2 were spotted testing on Canadian roads — a strong hint at which products the brand may prioritize, though nothing has been confirmed.

On paper, those two models fit Canada’s stated rationale for opening the door: giving drivers access to more affordable vehicles. Outside China, the EX2 starts at roughly $20,000 and the EX5 around $35,000. The EX2, a four-door subcompact, is currently China’s best-selling car and has earned a reputation for feeling spacious and well-finished relative to its price. That profile could translate well to Canada, where buyers have historically favored smaller, cheaper cars than their counterparts south of the border.

Geely’s entry adds another name to a growing list of Chinese brands circling the Canadian market. With BYD, Chery and Dongfeng all moving in the same direction, the competitive landscape for budget EVs in Canada is shaping up to look very different within a few years — even as these same affordable models remain effectively off-limits to American buyers.