After its electrical car gross sales greater than doubled within the first quarter, GM claims it’s now the “#1 EV vendor” in Canada. With a full lineup of 13 all-electric autos, GM bought extra EVs than Tesla in Canada.
GM tops Tesla to turn into the #1 EV vendor in Canada in Q1
GM’s electrical car gross sales in Canada surged by 252% within the first three months of 2025, with new Chevy and Cadillac fashions driving development.
The Chevy Equinox EV led the best way with 1,892 models bought, adopted by the Silverado EV with 894 models. Cadillac’s new entry-level OPTIQ had a powerful exhibiting, with 615 fashions bought, practically matching the 720 models bought of its first EV, the LYRIQ.
Even the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV noticed extra demand, with gross sales up 232% (186) and 88% (252), respectively.
Mixed, the automaker bought a complete of 5,750 EVs in Q1. In response to GM, this was sufficient to high Tesla to turn into “the #1 EV vendor in Canada.”
GM Canada not too long ago posted on social media, saying, “We claimed the highest spot as Canada’s #1 EV vendor!” The information comes as registration knowledge present that Tesla registered simply 524 autos in Quebec in Q1, down 87% from the identical interval final 12 months.
The steep decline in gross sales comes after the Quebec authorities paused federal EV incentives from February to April 1st. Canada additionally paused its iZEV rebate program in January, which provided as much as $5,000 on the acquisition or lease of an EV. Just like the US federal EV Tax credit score, it was designed for use on the level of sale to assist decrease costs.
GM additionally registered considerably fewer Equinox and Blazer EVs in Quebec in the course of the quarter. Regardless of increased year-over-year (YOY) gross sales, GM’s electrical car (EV) gross sales have been down significantly from the over 15,000 in This autumn 2024.
The American automaker will proceed to broaden its lineup with the launch of the brand new Cadillac Escalade IQL, Lyriq-V, and Visiq.
By the tip of the 12 months, we additionally anticipate to get our first have a look at the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV with deliveries beginning in 2026.
Electrek’s Take
GM is constructing momentum with new fashions rolling out, which now cowl practically each section. Within the US, GM surpassed Ford and Hyundai Motor, together with Kia, to turn into the second-largest vendor of EVs final 12 months.
Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV model within the US. The brand new electrical Equinox, or “America’s most inexpensive 315+ miles vary EV,” as GM calls it, is shortly changing into a high vendor. The Blazer and Silverado EVs are additionally gaining traction.
Cadillac reported its greatest first quarter since 2008, with retail gross sales growing by 21%. After delivering the primary fashions in Q1, the entry-level OPTIQ is off to a formidable begin with 1,716 models bought.
GM will high off its US electrical car lineup with the next-gen 2026 Chevy Bolt EV due out later this 12 months or in early 2026.
Supply: GM Authority, GM Canada
