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Polestar owners left ‘holding the bag’ after EV brand pulls out of the US

Friday, July 10, 2026


Polestar announced it would cease US operations after the federal government denied authorization for the company to continue selling vehicles in the country. The denial followed a rule restricting vehicles with Chinese-made connected vehicle software. Polestar is headquartered in Sweden and majority owned by Chinese parent company Geely.

Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/transportation/963399/polestar-owners-ban-dealers-service-warranty-lease

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