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US bans Polestar from selling cars starting in 2027
The US Commerce Department denied Polestar authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which restricts vehicles with connected technology linked to China, such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and satellite communications, due to concerns over sensitive data collection. The ban applies to models from 2027 onward. Polestar, based in Sweden and majority-owned by China's Geely, will continue selling its current Polestar 3 and 4 models in the US and will not appeal. CEO Michael Lohscheller stated the company will focus on Europe, where it has 78% of sales, and plans to manufacture the Polestar 7 there.
- US sales ban for Polestar models starting in 2027
- Only 6% of Polestar's Q1 sales came from the US
🔎 Why it matters: The Connected Vehicles Rule, effective since January 2025, blocks cars with connected tech tied to China, directly impacting Polestar's US market strategy.
📈 Upside: Polestar shifts focus to Europe, its main market with 78% of sales.
📉 Risk: The ban may impact production and consolidation of the Polestar 3, its only US-built model.
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