Another automaker banned from selling in the US.

Despite having factories in the US, this automaker is still unable to sell its new models in the United States.

The Swedish luxury electric vehicle brand Polestar has officially announced that it will no longer be able to sell new models in the US market starting with the 2027 model year. This decision comes after the Bureau of Industry and Security of the US Department of Commerce refused to grant the company an operating license, citing strict regulations from the Connected Vehicle Rule.

Because China 's Geely Group holds a controlling stake in Polestar, the brand has come under scrutiny under the new security law.

"The U.S. Department of Commerce's decision stems from its refusal to grant Polestar a license under the current Connected Vehicles Rule for vehicle models from 2027 onwards," a Polestar representative shared in a statement.

The Connected Vehicles Rule, finalized under President Biden, aims to ban cars using software and hardware linked to China or Russia from the US market due to national security concerns. US officials fear that the smart systems in these cars could be remotely intercepted or that sensitive data could be collected and sent to Beijing (China).

Despite having a factory in the US, Polestar is unable to produce or sell new cars. Photo: Polestar .

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This punitive measure deals a heavy blow to the Polestar 3, the only product the company will assemble directly at its South Carolina (USA) plant starting in 2024. Despite being domestically produced, this model still cannot overcome the nationality barrier of its parent company.

Conversely, Volvo, the sister brand also owned by Geely and sharing the same production line, was fortunate enough to receive an exemption from the US government in May. Besides Polestar, two other models assembled in China, the Lincoln Nautilus and Buick Envision, are also facing similar legal challenges to continue their business operations.

For existing customers, Polestar has pledged that dealerships will remain open to maintain warranty and repair services and clear out remaining inventory of the 2026 Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models. However, the lockdown in the US has led experts to question whether consumers will still be interested in a brand that is about to withdraw.

However, Polestar did not seem too keen on appealing this decision, partly because its revenue structure is not dependent on the US. In fact, 94% of its retail sales in the first quarter came from markets outside the US, with Europe accounting for nearly 80%.

This is not the first time a company with ties to China has faced a "ban" in the US market. Previously, although no direct bans were announced, US tariff regulations have blocked many automakers from entering the country, such as BYD and Chery.

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