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Feds deny Polestar authorization to sell cars in US from model year 2027

The Trump administration has barred Polestar from selling new electric vehicles in the US starting with model year 2027. The decision stems from federal connected-vehicle rules targeting Chinese-supplied software and technology. This move effectively shuts the Geely-owned brand out of the American market.

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Federal authorities denied Polestar authorization to sell cars in the US from model year 2027 onward.

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  1. US Denies Polestar Authorization to Sell Vehicles From Model Year 2027

    The Trump administration has barred Polestar from selling new electric vehicles in the US starting with model year 2027. The decision stems from federal connected-vehicle rules targeting Chinese-supplied software and technology. This move effectively shuts the Geely-owned brand out of the American market.

    What's confirmed:

    • The US denied Polestar authorization to sell vehicles from model year 2027 onward.
    • The Trump administration is forcing Polestar to end its US sales.
    • The ban is based on federal connected-vehicle rules regarding Chinese technology and software.
    • Polestar is owned by Geely.
    • The US government denied a waiver for Polestar vehicles, including those built in South Carolina.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Polestar dealers are devastated by the administration's decision.
    • The US government spared Volvo while killing Polestar.
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