Polestar 2 returning to Canadian market The Polestar 2 is returning to Canada in September for the 2027 model year after a two-year absence caused by Canada’s former 100% tariff on Chinese-built EVs. The Polestar 2 is now available to order, starting at CAD 69,900, and features an upgraded core processor that improves infotainment performance. For 2027, the Polestar 2 is offered exclusively in Long Range Dual Motor all-wheel-drive form, featuri...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/05

Polestar enters Baltic region in Europe On June 1, Polestar announced its expansion into Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, entering its 29th, 30th, and 31st European markets to strengthen its regional presence. The expansion will be carried out in partnership with Volvax Baltic, leveraging an existing retail network. The first Polestar Space will open in Tallinn in June, followed by locations in Riga and Vilnius during the second half of the year. ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

he U.S., with a ban on most Chinese-developed and -maintained software, that took effect in March ⁠2026 for the 2027 model year.  Currently, Volvo Cars imports all of its cars into the U.S. from Europe, except the EX90 electric SUV, which it assembles in Ridgeville, South Carolina, alongside the Polestar 3 SUV. (Volvo Cars release and other sources on May 26, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ization of the world, we need to be much more industrially present in the U.S. and we need to fill the factory we have there," Samuelsson said. Volvo Cars has set out several plans for building more cars in the U.S. over the years. Geely-owned Volvo Cars currently builds the electric Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 at the Ridgeville plant. While it plans to begin production of the XC60 hybrid and PHEV later in 2026, it has said that it is considering a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

for Tesla China; 48,901 units for Geely; 24,262 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 14,225 units for Leapmotor; 10,673 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 9,824 units for Changan Auto; 8,561 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,006 units for XPeng; 5,571 units for Spotlight Automotive; 4,323 units for Polestar; 4,094 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,615 units for Changan Mazda; 3,282 units for FAW Hongqi; 2,658 units for smart; 2,590 units for Volvo Ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Polestar rolls out Google Gemini AI in cars, replacing Google Assistant On April 30, Polestar announced that it has started rolling out Google Gemini in its cars. It will first be available in US for users with US English settings, with more regions and languages coming later. Gemini will replace Google Assistant over time. Gemini makes voice interaction easier and more natural. Drivers can speak normally, ask follow-up questions, and don’t nee...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Polestar reports record sales, revenue, but wider losses for full-year 2025 On April 17, Polestar presented its financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, “a record year for Polestar, with retail sales of over 60,000 cars and revenue surpassing USD 3 billion,” according to Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller. In the last three months of 2025, retail sales totaled 15,608 cars, up 27.3% YoY from 12,256 cars a year earlier, as revenue of USD 887 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/18

Polestar to consolidate Polestar 3 production in the USA facility On March 31, Polestar announced that it will work with Volvo Cars to improve efficiency by consolidating the production of future Polestar 3 vehicles at a single facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina. Additionally, Volvo Cars has agreed to convert approximately USD 274 million of its outstanding shareholder loan into equity in Polestar. It is also expected to undertake a further c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Polestar advances battery circularity in Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 On March 24, Polestar announced that the batteries used in its Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50% recycled cobalt, to reduce reliance on virgin materials, improve supply chain transparency, and promote battery circularity. Polestar works with Volvo Cars battery centres to refurbish high-voltage batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacement...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

for Tesla China; 14,138 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 9,769 units for Leapmotor; 9,568 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 8,888 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 6,031 units for Changan Auto; 4,918 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 3,978 units for smart; 3,648 units for XPeng; 3,544 units for Polestar; 1,742 units for Changan Mazda; 1,626 units for Great Wall Motor; 1,560 units for Dongfeng Honda; 1,455 units for BAW; 1,295 units for GAC Ai...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

Polestar publishes carbon footprint details of Polestar 5 On March 11, Polestar announced the carbon footprint details of the Polestar 5, continuing its initiative to improve climate transparency in the automotive industry. The Polestar 5 has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tCO₂e, which includes emissions from raw material extraction, manufacturing, and delivery to customers. Polestar uses lower-carbon aluminium in the Polestar 5. Ab...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Volvo Cars, Polestar examining Chinese EV imports to Canada following tariff cut With Canada’s recent change in allowing imported cars from China at a preferred 6.1% tariff rate, down from 100%, many OEMs currently selling vehicles in Canada are considering bringing in their vehicles built in China. Volvo Cars Canada began importing the EX30 electric crossover built in Zhangjiakou Plant, China in 2024, but in October of that year, Canada follow...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/21

Polestar plans to launch four new models by 2028 On February 18, Polestar announced it plans to launch four new models over the next three years. The company expects low double-digit volume growth in 2026 alongside a 30% expansion of its retail network. Polestar plans to introduce four new models by 2028. These include -  The Polestar 5, a four-door Grand Tourer with deliveries expected from summer 2026. A new variant of the Polestar 4 is sche...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

C Motor Passenger Vehicle (13,071 units), SAIC-GM-Wuling (11,097 units), Dongfeng Motor Corporation (6,745 units), Great Wall Motor (6,102 units), Changan Auto (4,952 units), Spotlight Automotive (3,713 units), Changan Mazda (3,391 units), Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific (3,316 units), XPeng (3,204 units), Polestar (2,758 units), Seres Auto (Hubei) (2,108 units), smart (1,665 units), BAW (1,530 units), IM Motors (1,250 units), GAC Aion (1,220 units), JAC...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/13

lans to begin production of its XC60 crossover in late 2026 at the plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina followed by a “next-gen hybrid model” that was “designed to meet the specific demands of the U.S. market” later this decade. The USD 1.3 billion plant currently produces the Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3. Samuelsson would not say whether the next-gen hybrid under consideration for production could be the three-row utility, but described the ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/31

nese heritage. By leveraging Stellantis’s expansive European operations network, Leapmotor hopes to gain an edge on its fellow Chinese automakers. After exploring the first hall, we headed to Hall 9, where the main cluster of Chinese cars was concentrated, with brands including BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr, Polestar, Jaecoo, and NIO standing side-by-side. BYD’s sales area was particularly crowded, helped by the brand’s lively dance show and robotic as...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

ure covering A- to E-class NEV models to reduce the average R&D cycle and overall cost per model by over 30%. Geely Holding Group will give full play to the brand advantages of Geely Auto, Galaxy, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr, and exert the localized operational capabilities of global brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Lotus in the European and American markets. In addition, the group will work with international partners such as Renault Group to create...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/27

294 units (46%). In the Chinese market, the brand achieved an NEV sales volume growth of 71% y/y. Proton Cars sold 162,601 units, up 6.5% y/y. In Malaysia, the brand’s market share was expected to rise to 19.4%. The annual export volume stood at 6,000 units, the highest since 2012 and up 26% y/y. Polestar sold over 60,000 units, up over 30% y/y. Lotus Cars launched facelifts of two core vehicle models, namely, the Eletre and the Emeya, with opt...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/14

he monthly export volumes were 131,637 units for BYD; 40,410 units for Chery; 18,275 units for Geely; 13,367 units for Leapmotor; 12,077 units for SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle; 8,995 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 7,110 units for Volvo Cars Asia-Pacific; 5,997 units for Great Wall Motor; 5,747 units for Polestar; 5,235 units for XPeng; 3,328 units for Tesla China; 2,878 units for BAW; 2,724 units for Changan Auto; 1,898 units for Spotlight Automotive;...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

Autoneum supplies sustainable interior and exterior components for Polestar 5 Autoneum Holding Ltd. (Autoneum) has supplied lightweight, fully recyclable polyester-based interior and exterior components for the Polestar 5 electric grand tourer, which was revealed at IAA Mobility 2025 and is available in 24 markets. Developed over five years in close collaboration with Polestar, Autoneum’s monomaterial recycled polyester and latex-free component...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18