I don't think it can make sense to import from the US. Can it? I believe we pay import tax + HST when registering the vehicle.
But, to me....something is off with Tesla and their US/Canada Pricing.
Take, for example, Model Y pre-order.
Model Y Long Range AWD - $52,990 USD
Converted at today's exchange that's $70,168.83
The exact same vehicle purchased from Tesla Canada
72,390 + HST = $81,000
14% markup.
Or the Model 3 Long Canada
Model 3 LR AWD - $48,990 USD
Converted at today's exchange 64,880.40
The exact same vehicle purchased from Tesla Canada
65,990 + HST = Just under 75K
14% Markup
Consider Apple and all of their products.
16" Macbook Pro
2,799.00 Converted at today's exchange = $3705
The same model from Apple Canada - 3,953.87 Cdn HST Included
6% markup
In some cases, Tesla is closer to 20-23%
Apple is closer to 3-4% difference.
I do know Apple is continuously updating for conversion rates, but I don't think Tesla is......
But, to me....something is off with Tesla and their US/Canada Pricing.
Take, for example, Model Y pre-order.
Model Y Long Range AWD - $52,990 USD
Converted at today's exchange that's $70,168.83
The exact same vehicle purchased from Tesla Canada
72,390 + HST = $81,000
14% markup.
Or the Model 3 Long Canada
Model 3 LR AWD - $48,990 USD
Converted at today's exchange 64,880.40
The exact same vehicle purchased from Tesla Canada
65,990 + HST = Just under 75K
14% Markup
Consider Apple and all of their products.
16" Macbook Pro
2,799.00 Converted at today's exchange = $3705
The same model from Apple Canada - 3,953.87 Cdn HST Included
6% markup
In some cases, Tesla is closer to 20-23%
Apple is closer to 3-4% difference.
I do know Apple is continuously updating for conversion rates, but I don't think Tesla is......