Polestar Banned in U.S. as Volvo Continues, Prompting Regulatory Confusion
Polestar remains barred from selling cars in the United States amid a broader crackdown on Chinese vehicle tech, while its sister company Volvo is allowed to operate with largely identical models and software. Polestar says it does not understand the basis for the denial, noting that Volvo received approval first, and that negotiations included potential mitigations. The decision has spurred questions from dealers, including a lawsuit seeking damages, and Polestar is shifting its focus to Europe as Volvo continues in the U.S. The situation has critics calling the treatment “contrary to law.”
