Polestar Exits US Market, Leaving Owners and Dealers Facing Uncertainty

Swedish EV brand Polestar announced last month that it will stop selling vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year. The decision followed the US federal government's refusal to grant the company an exemption from a rule prohibiting vehicles that use Chinese-made connected vehicle software. Polestar, though headquartered in Sweden, is majority-owned by Chinese automaker Geely, which likely influenced the regulatory decision. The sudden exit has left thousands of existing US Polestar owners and dozens of dealerships concerned about future servicing and long-term vehicle support.