u/sensorglitch

Key Points

• The writer tests the Lotus Eletre, a large luxury electric SUV built in China by Lotus (owned by Geely).
• Despite being Chinese-built, the reviewer stresses that it feels more like a high-end global luxury EV than a “cheap Chinese import.”
• very high price (over ~$120K CAD) and the fact that early Chinese EVs entering Canada are likely to be premium models, not affordable ones.
• Canada’s quota system may open the door to Chinese EVs, but early arrivals are likely luxury or high-margin vehicles rather than budget options.