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US BAN FORCES POLESTAR OUT OF DEALERSHIPS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUL 3, 2026

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The federal government denied Polestar an authorization to operate in the US, effectively shutting down the electric car company's dealership network next year. Dealers who invested in the brand now face significant losses.

Polestar sought a waiver that would have allowed it to avoid restrictions tied to a Chinese tech ban, but the authorization was rejected. The denial blocks the Swedish-Chinese EV maker from selling vehicles through its US dealer network starting in 2025. Dealers who committed resources and capital to Polestar operations are now left with stranded investments. The company, backed by Volvo and Geely, had been building its American presence as part of a broader push into the premium EV segment. The decision reflects ongoing tensions between US regulators and Chinese-linked automotive investments. Federal restrictions on Chinese technology access continue to shape which foreign automakers can operate domestically. Polestar has not announced alternative strategies for the US market or plans to support affected dealers.

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