Are there any car brands made in Canada?
Yes. Canada is home to several native car brands, including Campagna Motors, ElectraMeccanica, and Lion Electric Company, and it also hosts assembly plants for international automakers. This means there are Canadian-made brands as well as vehicles produced in Canada for global brands.
Canadian-made car brands
Canada hosts a small set of homegrown brands that design and manufacture vehicles within the country, spanning niche sports cars, urban EVs, and electrified commercial vehicles.
Campagna Motors
Montreal-based Campagna Motors is known for the Campagna T-Rex, a distinctive three-wheeled roadster that blends motorcycle-inspired styling with a car-like chassis. The company has maintained its Canadian manufacturing presence for its signature model and related variants.
ElectraMeccanica
Based in Vancouver, ElectraMeccanica builds the Solo, a compact electric vehicle designed for urban commuting. The Solo is a three-wheeled, single-occupant vehicle aimed at city traffic and short-range use, with production tied to Canada’s manufacturing ecosystem.
Lion Electric Company
Headquartered in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Lion Electric produces electric buses and medium-duty trucks for school and commercial fleets. The brand emphasizes heavy‑duty electrification and is a notable contributor to Canada’s electric‑vehicle manufacturing landscape.
Canada as an assembly hub for international brands
Beyond its own brands, Canada remains a significant site for automobile assembly for many global automakers, supporting North American demand with local production and supply chains.
Notable brands with Canadian production facilities include the following:
- Ford – Ontario plants producing trucks and SUVs for North American markets.
- General Motors – multiple facilities in Ontario and Quebec contributing to regional model production.
- Toyota – Ontario plant producing crossovers and other models for North American customers.
- Honda – Alliston plant manufacturing models such as the CR-V and Civic for regional distribution.
- Hyundai – Ontario and other Canadian plants producing vehicles for North American markets.
Canada's automotive assembly network supports thousands of jobs and links to cross-border suppliers, underscoring the country's ongoing role in the North American auto industry.
Summary
Canada hosts genuine Canadian car brands like Campagna Motors, ElectraMeccanica, and Lion Electric, and maintains robust assembly operations for international brands, illustrating the country’s diverse contributions to vehicle production and the broader North American automotive economy.
Are any cars fully manufactured in Canada?
Canada has a long history of automobile manufacturing. Despite the absence of Canadian car companies, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Toyota, and General Motors have all manufactured vehicles here for decades. Five international car companies currently produce vehicles in Canada, with all factories located in Ontario.
Who is the largest car manufacturer in Canada?
Toyota. As Canada's largest automotive manufacturer, Toyota has established a significant presence, particularly in Waterloo Region. As North America's top seller of non-pickup vehicles, Toyota's Cambridge and Woodstock facilities employ about 8,500 people.
Are Toyota cars made in Canada?
Toyota vehicles are manufactured throughout the world, and the Toyota vehicles sold in Canada are currently built in Japan, the United States of America, and Canada. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - which has 3 plants operating in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario, produces the Corolla and RAV4.
Has there ever been a Canadian car brand?
While the truly Canadian-only models came to an end, the 1960s and beyond still saw beautiful Canadian created and produced cars, like the Manic GT, the Chevrolet Corvair and the Bricklin SV-1. Today, automakers in Canada are still operating.
