Deep Price Cuts Before Tariffs Kick In
Tesla is giving Canadian buyers a last-minute reason to act fast. The company just added a $3,000 discount on its remaining pre-tariff Model 3 inventory.
This offer stacks on top of last month’s promotion, which included either $5,000 off or free lifetime Supercharging. Combined, these incentives mark one of the most aggressive price cuts Tesla has offered in Canada to date. For buyers who act quickly, this could be the best-value Tesla deal of the year.
What makes this even more appealing is that these deals apply to cars that are ready for immediate delivery. No long wait times. No added build costs.
What’s a Pre-Tariff Model?
Earlier this year, Canada introduced a 25% import tariff on certain U.S.-built vehicles. Tesla’s Model 3, manufactured in Fremont, California, is directly affected.
To avoid passing the full cost to consumers, Tesla labeled vehicles already shipped before the tariff hit as “pre-tariff.” These cars maintain their original pricing, making them significantly cheaper than newer builds that include the tariff markup.
It’s a rare chance to lock in older pricing before the new cost reality sets in.
Up to $18,000 in Total Savings
Depending on the model and configuration, savings are substantial:
- Demo AWD Long Range: As low as $64,000 with discounts—$18,000 less than building the same spec today.
- New AWD Long Range: Priced around $66,000, still $15,000 cheaper than post-tariff equivalents.
- RWD Long Range: Smaller savings of $5,000 to $6,000, but still meaningful for budget-conscious buyers.
- These discounts also make Tesla models more competitive against non-tariffed EVs from other automakers.
Inventory is Running Low
Tesla hasn’t said how many pre-tariff cars are left, but they’re disappearing fast. In Vancouver, all RWD units are sold out. Only a handful of AWD models remain in stock.
Expect these listings to vanish within days—if not sooner.
Final Take
If you’ve been on the fence about buying a Tesla, this might be your best shot. With a potential $18K in savings, no added tariffs, immediate availability, and stock vanishing quickly, hesitation could be costly.
