Polestar owners left ‘holding the bag’ after EV brand pulls out of the US
Polestar has announced it will cease vehicle sales in the US starting with the 2027 model year following federal restrictions on Chinese-linked software. Owners and dealers are expressing frustration over potential depreciation and uncertainty regarding future service and warranty support.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing impact of geopolitical trade tensions and software-related regulations on the automotive industry and consumer rights.
Last month, Polestar shocked the auto industry when it announced that it was pulling out of the US.
The EV company’s decision came after the federal government denied its authorization to continue selling its cars despite a rule banning vehicles with Chinese-made connected vehicle software. Polestar, which is headquartered in Sweden but majority owned by China’s Geely, said it would stop selling its vehicles in the US starting with the 2027 model year.
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