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Thanks to a $25,000 incentive, the Polestar 4 can be bought for about $31,400, a bargain among EVs, but Polestar will exit the U.S. after 2026 because of a new federal rule on connected-vehicle software; the brand promises continued service through Volvo dealers, but buyers face uncertainty over parts and after-sales, with leasing possibly offering a lower-risk path.
Polestar will not be allowed to sell model year 2027+ vehicles in the US after the BIS declined to authorize sales under the Connected Vehicle Rule, which bans vehicles with a nexus to China or Russia. Volvo—also Geely-owned—was granted authorization, underlining that corporate structure and software sourcing, not assembly location, drive the decision. Polestar will continue selling existing stock and servicing current owners, while pivoting toward Europe and other growth markets (Europe accounts for the bulk of its sales). The ruling sets a precedent that Chinese ownership can restrict entry to the US market, with potential implications for other automakers and US policy.