Polestar begins deliveries of Polestar 4 to customers in U.S. On December 15, Polestar announced it has begun delivering Polestar 4 to customers in the U.S. The Polestar 4 SUV coupe is now sold alongside the Polestar 2, and the Polestar 3 SUV (manufactured in Ridgeville, South Carolina). “Polestar 4 plays a pivotal role in our brand’s lineup alongside the built-in-the-U.S. Polestar 3, this now gives Polestar two unique SUV offerings now avai...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

Volvo Car Canada drops U.S.-built EX90 EV over counter-tariffs Volvo Cars said it will not continue sales of its 2026 EX90 in Canada, as the electric three-row crossover is built in the U.S. and subject to 25% Canadian counter-tariffs. Canada introduced retaliatory tariffs on U.S.-built vehicles this April, soon after U.S. President Trump enacted a 25% tariff on vehicles imported from Canada. The EX90 is built alongside the Polestar 3 in Ridgev...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/13

Polestar CEO says North America strategy based on manufacturing in Korea On November 20, Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller spoke to media in Yongsan, Seoul, about many thing including the company’s strategy going forward. Lohscheller said Polestar is poised to leverage its production capacity at Renault Korea’s Busan plant as a strategic export base to North America, diversifying from its once China-heavy supply chain. “We’re focusing on E...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/22

Euro NCAP tests 23 new models ahead of 2026 standards On November 19, Euro NCAP tested 23 new car models ahead of its updated 2026 testing standards. These include everything from electric SUVs to luxury coupés and family cars. Out of the 23 vehicles, 18 of the models earned a 5-star rating. Although many cars now achieve 5 stars, the real difference comes from the percentage scores in each of Euro NCAP’s four safety categories. These measures...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Polestar launches bi-directional charging in U.S. starting with California On November 18, Polestar announced that together with home energy company dcbel, it is launching a vehicle-to-home (V2H), blackout protection support and smart charging solution for Polestar 3 customers in the U.S., starting with California. The action represents the first step in enabling bi-directional charging to customers, ultimately making it possible to use the car a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Polestar announces upgrades to 2026 MY Polestar 3 On October 1, Polestar announced extensive hardware upgrades for the 2026 model year of the Polestar 3. Central to the improvements is the adoption of a new 800-volt electrical architecture, enabling peak DC fast charging of up to 350-kW, being able to charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes, over 25% faster than before. Efficiency also increases by up to 6% (WLTP), supported by new CATL lithium-ion ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/02

Volvo confirms expanded production in South Carolina with fourth model On September 23, Volvo Cars confirmed it would expand production at its existing factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina to produce a new hybrid vehicle by the end of the decade, as a fourth U.S.-built vehicle, to cater to American tastes and avoid tariffs. Currently, 90% of the cars Volvo sells in the U.S. are built in Europe. “The Charleston plant is foundational to our stra...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

Volvo Cars reportedly to produce 2 ICE models at U.S. plant to avoid tariffs On July 17, multiple media reported that Volvo Cars plans to begin U.S. production of its two most popular crossovers within the next few years to avoid paying a 30% tariff on the imported models. According to two people familiar with the plan, the company will start building the midsize XC60 in January 2027 at its Ridgeville plant, South Carolina, and production of the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/18

Volvo Cars to begin XC60 production in Ridgeville, South Carolina in 2026 On July 16, Volvo Cars announced it will add its best-selling XC60 mid-size SUV, in both mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid form, to the production line at its assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina.  XC60 production is scheduled to start at the U.S. plant in late 2026, joining the fully electric Volve EX90 flagship and Polestar 3 SUV. The XC60 has been the company’s b...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Volvo Cars cuts 15% of U.S. headquarters workforce amid general cutbacks Volvo Cars has cut about 15% of its commercial workforce in the U.S. as the company battles recent market headwinds. Volvo eliminated about 60 jobs, mostly at its Mahwah, New Jersey, headquarters, according to a person familiar with the matter. Some of the cuts were made through attrition. Volvo’s U.S. field staff is not affected. “Volvo Cars is taking measures to become...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Polestar 4 achieves five-star rating from Euro NCAP On July 9, Polestar announced that the Polestar 4 achieved a five-star rating from Euro NCAP, becoming the third vehicle in its lineup to do so after the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 received an 86% overall score, with standout ratings of 92% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupants, 81% for vulnerable road users, and 79% for safety assist features. It also earned maxi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Polestar charge reaches 1 million charging points across Europe On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app. The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to ensure comprehensive regional coverage. Polestar drivers benefit fro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/03

Volvo CEO considers U.S. production of XC60 in Ridgeville, South Carolina On June 2, Volvo Cars CEO Hakan Samuelsson spoke about the company’s plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and production plans going forward amid tariffs on imported cars. “We want to bring in something rather fast, and something selling in good numbers, so something midsize core is a good guess,” Samuelsson said, giving his strongest hint yet that the new model for t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Polestar 4 performance SUV coupe on sale in U.S. ahead of fall deliveries On June 3, Polestar announced that the 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the U.S. with a starting price of USD 56,400. Following the launch of Polestar 4 in other markets, Polestar 4 production for North America is planned to start in Busan, South Korea this summer, with first customer deliveries expected in the fall of 2025.  Coupled with the assembled-in-the-U.S. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Volvo Cars halts production at Ridgeville plant due to part shortage On May 29, Volvo spokesman Russell Datz confirmed that the company halted production at its U.S. assembly plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina because of a parts shortage. He did not disclose the affected part or say when output at the underutilized factory might resume. “We are working to resume production as quickly as possible,” Datz said. The Ridgeville plant employs more...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

Polestar 3 becomes second model recalled for camera issue by U.S. NHTSA On May 7, twelve days after Polestar issued a recall for its Polestar 2 sedan, the company is issuing a similar recall for the 2025 Polestar 3. Polestar says the problem is that the rearview camera image might not come up when the vehicle is put in reverse. The U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the situation increases the risk of a crash ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Polestar introduces Battery State-of-Health certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles On May 7, 2025, Polestar announced the introduction of Battery State-of-Health (BSOH) certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles. This initiative, part of the Polestar Pre-owned programme, provides buyers with transparent information about the battery's remaining capacity, enhancing confidence in used EV purchases. Each vehicle undergoes a thorough 112-point insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Polestar 3 factory-fitted with Continental’s SportContact 7 tires On April 29, Polestar announced it is relying on Continental’s SportContact 7 as original equipment for its Polestar 3 model. The tire manufacturer has received original equipment approval in the 21-inch tire size for the electric SUV.  The SportContact 7 is a high-performance tire for high-powered sporty vehicles with electric or conventional drives. In addition to high drivi...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Polestar expands retail offense in U.S. with emphasis on U.S.-built Polestar 3 On April 23, Polestar announced the opening of a new retail location, known as a Polestar Space, in San Diego, California. The opening of Polestar San Diego is part of the brand’s continued commercial expansion across the U.S., with additional Spaces set to open in the coming months and beyond. Anders Gustafsson, Head of Polestar North America, noted the importance o...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Euro NCAP announces safety rating of 7 SUVs On April 9, Euro NCAP announced safety ratings covering 7 SUVs based on four categories i.e. Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road Users, and Safety Assist. The lineup includes Polestar 3, BYD SEALION 7, Cupra Terramar, GEELY EX5, Hongqi E-HS9, JAECOO 7 (PHEV) and Audi A6. Polestar 3 earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, excelling in Child Occupant protection (93%). It performed well in crash test...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09