The US Commerce Department has denied Polestar authorization to import new vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond due to regulations targeting connected cars with Chinese ties. While existing inventory will continue to be sold and supported, this decision effectively blocks future models like the Polestar 5 and 6 from the US market, shifting the brand's strategic focus toward Europe.
Background
This ruling is part of broader US protectionist measures aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese-linked technology in the automotive sector, despite some manufacturing occurring domestically or in allied nations.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 25, 2026 at 10:40 PM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10