Polestar's US Sales Blocked for 2027 Electric Vehicle Models

WHO:

TechCrunch - Polestar, a Chinese-owned automaker

Ars Technica - Volvo, mentioned in comparison to Polestar

WHAT:

CNN - The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security denied Polestar an authorization to sell vehicles starting with the 2027 model year under the Connected Vehicle Rule.

CNN - The Connected Vehicle Rule cites national security concerns to ban “connected vehicle manufacturers owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of China or Russia, and vehicles using their covered software.”

CNN - Polestar stated it will continue to sell the existing stock of its Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the U.S. and will continue to support customers, including providing access to its service network.

CNN - Polestar indicated it will focus on future sales growth in Europe, where it already had 80% of its sales.

Engadget - Polestar moved some of its production to the U.S. but may be locked out from selling its cars in the U.S. next year.

TechCrunch - The Department of Commerce declined to give Polestar a special authorization to sell its new electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S.

Ars Technica - Polestar will not receive authorization to sell its cars in the U.S. for model year 2027.

WHERE:

TechCrunch - United States

WHEN:

Ars Technica - Model year 2027

WHY:

TechCrunch - The article implies regulatory decisions affecting foreign automakers, though specific reasons are not detailed.

HOW:

TechCrunch - The process involved the Department of Commerce's decision-making regarding special authorizations for foreign automakers.

(UPDATED June 25, 2026 21:29 UTC)

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has denied Polestar authorization to sell vehicles starting with the 2027 model year under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which raises national security concerns about manufacturers linked to China or Russia. Despite this setback, Polestar will continue to sell its existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the U.S. and will maintain support for its customers, including access to its service network. Looking ahead, Polestar plans to focus on future sales growth in Europe, where it already enjoys 80% of its sales.

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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 19:41 UTC)

Polestar has shifted some of its production to the U.S., but it faces potential challenges in selling its cars in the country next year. The company may be locked out from the U.S. market, which could impact its operations significantly. This development raises questions about the future of Polestar's presence in the American automotive landscape.

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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 17:46 UTC)

Polestar, a Chinese-owned automaker, has been denied special authorization by the Department of Commerce to sell its new electric vehicles in the United States. As a result, Polestar will not be able to sell its cars in the U.S. for the model year 2027. This decision reflects the regulatory challenges foreign automakers face, although specific reasons for the denial have not been detailed.