Polestar will stop selling new vehicles in the United States starting with the 2027 model year, after the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security declined to grant the Swedish electric vehicle brand an authorization to operate under the country’s Connected Vehicle Rule. The decision affects all Polestar products beginning with the 2027 … Read more
Polestar published its 2025 Sustainability Report on April 28, 2026, revealing that the company has reduced greenhouse gas emissions per sold car by 31 percent compared to its 2020 baseline. The figure spans a five-year period during which Polestar simultaneously grew annual retail sales to more than 60,000 vehicles, expanded into 28 markets across North … Read more
Polestar Automotive sold an estimated 13,126 vehicles at retail in the first quarter of 2026, a 7 percent increase compared to the 12,263 units it delivered during the same period last year. The Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer attributed the results to strong performance across several key markets while acknowledging that operating conditions have grown more … Read more
Polestar has announced a series of financial transactions involving its two largest backers, Volvo Cars and Geely, aimed at restructuring its balance sheet and extending the maturity of its existing debt. The company said Polestar will convert a significant portion of an outstanding shareholder loan from Volvo Cars into equity. The initial conversion amounts to … Read more
The electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has publicly released a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its upcoming Polestar 5, a four-door electric GT. The company has stated the vehicle’s “cradle-to-gate” carbon footprint is 23.8 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e). This figure encompasses greenhouse gas emissions from the extraction of raw materials, the manufacturing process, and delivery … Read more
Polestar has outlined a three-year product expansion that will add four new electric vehicles to its global lineup by 2028. The announcement, made February 18 from the company’s headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, represents the most extensive coordinated rollout in the brand’s history. The plan includes the start of deliveries for the Polestar 5 this summer, … Read more
Polestar plans to integrate Google’s new Gemini artificial intelligence system into its vehicles beginning in 2026, marking a shift from the current Google Assistant interface to a more advanced conversational platform. The company announced the change ahead of a joint demonstration with Google at Slush 2025, a technology conference held in Helsinki, Finland. According to … Read more
Polestar takes first step in enabling bi-directional charging to customers, ultimately making it possible to use the car as a powerbank and monetize it when parked while supporting the electric grid. Together with home energy company dcbel, Polestar is launching a vehicle-to-home (V2H), blackout protection support, and smart charging solution for Polestar 3 customers in … Read more
Polestar 5 joins Gran Turismo 7 in December update The Polestar 5 will officially arrive in Gran Turismo 7 through a free software update in December 2025. The car’s inclusion was announced during the Gran Turismo World Series event in Los Angeles, marking the first collaboration between Polestar and Polyphony Digital, the Sony Interactive Entertainment … Read more
Polestar’s flagship electric grand tourer, the Polestar 5, will be added to Gran Turismo 7 through a free software update scheduled for December 2025. The vehicle made its first public appearance within the game environment during the Gran Turismo World Series event held in Los Angeles, marking the start of a formal collaboration between the … Read more
