Polestar has been muscled out of the US market (opens original article in a new tab)

Polestar will no longer sell its 2027 and newer electric vehicles in the US after the federal government denied authorization under a new rule banning vehicles with software from China. The company will continue selling existing stock but will focus on Europe and other regions.

• Polestar denied authorization to sell 2027+ model vehicles in the US due to software rule
• Rule blocks vehicles with software from 'countries of concern' including China
• Polestar will stop marketing 2027+ models in US but will sell existing stock
• Volvo, also owned by Geely, was granted authorization to continue US sales
• Polestar shifts focus to Europe and other regions after US exit
• Rule covers vehicle connectivity components like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular systems