Sunday, October 18, 2026
NewsModel Y Powers Tesla's Canadian Recovery in Second Quarter

Model Y Powers Tesla’s Canadian Recovery in Second Quarter

Estimated Canadian deliveries increased in the second quarter of 2026, while used Tesla prices are also climbing

  • Tesla’s estimated Canadian deliveries increased 28.1% during the second quarter of 2026.

  • Model Y deliveries nearly doubled after supply and pricing changes.

  • Cybertruck grew strongly while Model 3, Model S and Model X declined.


Tesla recorded estimated sales gains in Canada during the second quarter of 2026, outperforming the other brands as demand for the Model Y accelerated. Industry estimates show Tesla delivered approximately 5,765 vehicles between April and June, or a 28.1% increase from the same period in 2025. The automaker ranked 20th among individual brands and 13th when grouped by parent company.

Tesla does not publish country-specific delivery figures, making the results estimates.

2026 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Review Self-Driving is Wild, and I Would Happily Get Used to It

The improvement extended beyond the quarter. Estimated Canadian deliveries reached 11,895 vehicles during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 19% compared with the first half of last year.

The Model Y continues as Tesla’s dominant product and generated most of the company’s growth. Estimated second-quarter deliveries climbed to 4,155 units, nearly doubling from a year earlier with a 98% increase. First-half deliveries reached 8,390 vehicles, up 79.8% year over year.

Pricing and sourcing changes contributed to the model’s momentum. After switching Canadian Model Y supply from Gigafactory Berlin in September 2025, Tesla reduced its exposure to U.S. import tariffs and lowered retail pricing by as much as $20,000. The company also introduced a rear-wheel-drive variant priced below $50,000, making it eligible for Canada’s EVAP incentive.

The 2026 Tesla Model Y Now Starts Under $50,000 in Canada

Elsewhere in the lineup, the Cybertruck posted the strongest percentage gain. Estimated second-quarter deliveries increased 116.4% to 725 units, while first-half sales rose 92.9% to 1,435 vehicles. The growth came despite Canadian pricing that starts at $139,990 before fees and taxes.

The Model 3 moved in the opposite direction. Estimated quarterly deliveries declined 59.1% to 730 units, while first-half sales dropped 61.5% to 1,530. Higher Canadian prices resulting from U.S. tariffs reduced the model’s competitiveness during much of the period. Tesla has since begun supplying the Canadian market with China-built Model 3 vehicles, allowing the reintroduction of a rear-wheel-drive version priced below $40,000.

Meanwhile, in the U.S., used Tesla prices climbed sharply in June 2026. All four Tesla models, including the discontinued Model S and Model X, ranked among the 10 used vehicles with the largest price increases.

Tesla Model S | Photo: Tesla

The Model X recorded the biggest gain, rising 17.5% to an average of $60,950. The Model 3 increased 13.5% to $28,520, while the Model S climbed 13.1% to $52,787. Used Model Y prices rose 12% to an average of $32,916.

Canadian data for pre-owned Tesla vehicle values is not known; correlations between markets, however, are typical.

Source: driveteslacanada

Advertisement

Latest News

Matt St-Pierre
Matt St-Pierre
Trained as an Automotive Technician, Matt has two decades of automotive journalism under his belt. He’s done TV, radio, print and this thing called the internet. He’s an avid collector of many 4-wheeled things, all of them under 1,500 kg, holds a recently expired racing license and is a father of two. Life is beautiful. Send Matt an emai

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.