Polestar Blocked From Selling New EVs in US by Trump Administration

The Trump administration’s Department of Commerce has refused to authorize Polestar to sell its new electric vehicles in the U.S., the Swedish automaker announced on Thursday. Polestar is owned by the Chinese automotive company Geely.

This decision is part of the administration’s “Connected Vehicle Rule,” which limits the sale of vehicles equipped with Chinese software or hardware in the U.S. Polestar had sought special permission to market its new models domestically.

Despite the ban on new vehicles, Polestar stated it will continue selling its current inventory of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 cars in the U.S. The company also affirmed ongoing customer support, including access to its service network. It noted that 94% of its retail sales in the first quarter of 2026 were generated outside the U.S.

Following this development, Polestar declared an increased strategic emphasis on the European market.

This restriction on Polestar’s U.S. sales follows the Trump administration’s earlier approval of similar sales authorization for Volvo, a sister company also owned by Geely, just months prior.