United States orders Polestar to halt vehicle sales
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The United States will bar Swedish-based electric-vehicle maker Polestar from selling new vehicles in the country starting with the 2027 model year, the company said on Thursday. The move follows the U.S. Commerce Department’s refusal to grant Polestar authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, adopted in January 2025 to restrict vehicles using China-linked connected technologies on national security grounds. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular and some satellite systems fall under the rule. Polestar, majority-owned by China’s Geely Holding, will continue selling existing Polestar 3 and 4 models and maintain service access for U.S. customers, while its shares fell 5.7% in early trading.
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Timeline
- 2024 Polestar warns rules may prohibit sales
- January 2025 Connected Vehicles Rule formally adopted
- January 2025 Rule targets China-linked data connectivity
- Recently United States retains rule under Trump
- Thursday Commerce Department denies Polestar authorization
- Thursday Polestar announces 2027 U.S. exit
- Thursday Polestar shares fall nearly six percent
- By 2027 New Polestar sales banned nationwide
Why it matters
If you're a Polestar fan, you can still buy and service existing models. But no new ones after 2026. Check your favorite models' availability now. This could affect resale values too.
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