Polestar cites U.S. ban for exit as dealer seeks $25M
Polestar said it would pivot away from fighting a federal U.S. export ban and instead focus investments on markets where it has a stronger brand position, mainly Europe. On June 25, the Commerce Department’s BIS denied authorization to sell in the U.S. past the 2027 model year, citing Polestar’s Chinese ownership and vehicle software. A dealer claims Polestar steered the outcome and seeks $25 million; about 2,800 cars sit in dealer inventory with no clear plan.