In the North American market, General Motors is experiencing some mixed fortunes. Through the first half of 2026, it was the bestselling automaker in Canada, with nearly one in four EVs sold in the country from a GM brand. However, south of the border, the company's first-half sales fell, with GM’s electric vehicle volume contracting sharply.

 

There's clearly a difference when it comes to what Canadians prefer and what Americans avoid, but the overriding question is: why? Could Canadians be looking at electric vehicles in a different light?