MINI electric plans scrapped

[Qisl]

I was surprised that MINI was even considering bringing the Aceman to the US before it was being produced by the Oxford plant.

https://www.autoblog.com/news/mini-electric-cooper-and-aceman-for-us-market-scraped

"With about 17,500 sales so far this year, Mini is set to end 2024 with the worst annual sales figures in over a decade, according to data from Good Car Bad Car."

 

[Puppethead]

Canada has struck a trade deal with China to allow Chinese-made EVs, dropping tariffs from 100% to 6.1%. Is there a chance we'll see the Aceman (and J1) in northern North America? They're already available in Mexico.

Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs

 

[teslarati97]

Probably not. It's 6.1% for for 49,000 vehicles under $23,000 USD, If anything it sets the stage for Chinese factories in Canada. 49,000 represents the Tesla and Polestars prior to the 100% tariff in 2024.