Polestar Sales Halted in US Due to Geely Ties

The US Department of Commerce has ruled that Polestar, a Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, is ineligible to sell vehicles in the US due to its ties to Chinese auto giant Geely. Existing Polestar owners in the US will continue to receive support, including warranty honors and access to service networks.

The ban does not directly affect other European or Japanese vehicle manufacturers, such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi. Polestar has assured its US customers that it will maintain support despite the sales halt. The US Department of Commerce decision is based on Polestar's connections to Geely, which has led to the sales restriction.

Owners of affected vehicles can expect continued service and warranty support from Polestar.