Jaecoo Canada
Rugged Electric Adventure
Jaecoo is Chery's adventure-styled SUV sub-brand, launched globally in 2023 alongside sister brand Omoda. Where Omoda targets urban lifestyle buyers, Jaecoo leans into rugged, off-road-inspired design — backed by Chery's manufacturing scale as China's largest vehicle exporter.
2023
Founded
New brand — J5 EV is the first Canada-bound model
EVs Sold
25
Countries
Wuhu
HQ
Part of Chery Group (80,000+)
Employees
Reported under Chery Group ($30B+)
Revenue
The Jaecoo Story
Chery created Jaecoo as a distinct global brand in 2023 to compete in the adventure-SUV segment without diluting Chery's own mainstream identity — the same playbook that produced Omoda for urban crossovers. For Canada, Jaecoo's first electric entry is the J5 EV: a 59 kWh NMC battery delivering 400 km of WLTP range (roughly 300 km in Canadian winter conditions), a 150 kW (204 hp) motor good for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.2 seconds, and a 412-litre trunk. DC fast charging tops out at 130 kW, enough for a 30-80% top-up in about 28 minutes.
Key Highlights
Chery Sub-Brand
2023
Launched globally alongside Omoda, backed by Chery's export scale
Affordable Adventure
~$18K less
J5 EV undercuts the Subaru Solterra by nearly $18,000 CAD
Cargo Space
412 L
Practical trunk space for a compact adventure SUV
DC Fast Charging
130 kW
30-80% charge in about 28 minutes
Jaecoo in Canada
At an estimated $35,000 CAD ($33,000 in Quebec after the Roulez vert incentive — Jaecoo, being Chinese-built, is not eligible for the federal EVAP rebate), the J5 EV undercuts the Subaru Solterra by nearly $18,000. Its rugged styling and 412 L trunk target the same buyer as compact adventure SUVs, but no Canadian launch date or dealer network has been confirmed yet — this remains a product without a go-to-market plan in Canada so far.
Specifications
Jaecoo Canada Price List 2026 — All Models
Estimated pre-launch prices, subject to change. Incentives: Quebec Roulez vert ($2,000) on eligible models — Chinese EVs are not eligible for the federal program.
| Model | Est. Price CAD | After Incentives | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaecoo J5 EV | $35,000 | $33,000 | 400 km | Expected |
Jaecoo Models in Canada
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Jaecoo in Canada — frequently asked questions
How much does a Jaecoo cost in Canada?
Jaecoo models announced for Canada range from $35,000 to $35,000 CAD, with the J5 EV as the entry model at $35,000. These are estimated prices before provincial incentives; Chinese-built EVs are not eligible for the federal EVAP program. A 6.1% import tariff has applied since March 1, 2026.
When is Jaecoo coming to Canada?
The announced timeline puts first arrivals at Q4 2026. Dates depend on Transport Canada homologation and the 49,000-unit annual import quota in force since March 1, 2026. We update this page as soon as a model is confirmed with a Canadian distributor.
Which Jaecoo models are coming to Canada?
1 Jaecoo model is announced for the Canadian market: J5 EV ($35,000).