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

Volvo vows to boost U.S. production after 25% tariffs imposed On April 3, newly reinstated Volvo Car CEO Hakan Samuelsson said that his company will have to increase the number of cars it builds at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, including the addition of another model, after U.S. President Trump raised tariffs on imported automobiles. Volvo already builds EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles in Ridgeville, and “will have to look clos...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Volvo considers expanded U.S. production in face of U.S. tariffs Volvo may expand output at its U.S. plant if U.S. President Donald Trump carries out his threat to significantly increase tariffs on European auto imports. Volvo CEO Jim Rowan expects the 2.5% tariff imposed by the U.S. on European imports to be increased, as U.S. auto exports to the EU must pay a 10% tariff. “The question is, does it go as high as 25% because of Canada and Mexico...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

Polestar offers incentives to convert current Tesla owners in U.S. Polestar is seeking to convert some of Tesla’s customers with a new trade-in promotion for leases on its new Polestar 3 SUV. On its website Polestar said buyers can save up to USD 20,000 when trading in a Tesla vehicle and leasing a Polestar 3 SUV. The promotion combines the USD 5,000 Polestar Conquest Bonus, which is available for eligible customers who currently own or lease a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Polestar 3 to feature NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin Processor in 2026 upgrade for enhanced performance On February 20, Polestar introduced nine software updates for the Polestar 3 model, with more than 30 OTA updates across its entire range since 2020. The latest update for the Polestar 3 adds features such as walk-away locking and digital key functionality, allowing smartphone users to unlock, lock, or start the car without taking the phone out of their...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Polestar introduces Apple Wallet car key support in vehicles On February 20, Polestar introduced car key integration with Apple Wallet for Polestar 3 customers through an over-the-air (OTA) software update. This feature allows drivers to unlock, lock, and start their vehicle with their iPhone out or an Apple Watch. The customers can share their car keys via Messages, Mail, AirDrop, WhatsApp, and other platforms with up to five users. The vehicle ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

Polestar begins U.S. production of Polestar 3 Long range Single motor variant On December 5, Polestar announced that it has started U.S. production of the Long range Single motor variant of its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3, at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, and it is now available for order. “With the start of production of our Long range Single motor Polestar 3 in the U.S., we will now begin to deliver this car directly to North Amer...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

Polestar begins deliveries of U.S.-built Polestar 3 to North American customers On November 1, Polestar announced it has delivered its first U.S.-built Polestar 3 SUVs to customers in the North American market.  Deliveries of Polestar 3 have begun around the U.S. and Canada in the past few weeks and now units manufactured in the Ridgeville, South Carolina plant have begun as well.  “From our retail partners to our employees, I’m extremely p...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/02

Polestar fully compliant with Nasdaq listing rules On September 17, Polestar announced that it has received notice that with the closing bid price of the company’s American Depositary Shares exceeding USD 1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days, Polestar has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5450(a)(1).  Polestar was notified by Nasdaq in the U.S. on July 5 that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price as the ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/19

Polestar delivers first Polestar 4 SUVs in Europe On August 20, Polestar announced that it has delivered the first Polestar 4 SUV coupés in Europe. The initial vehicles have been delivered to customers in Germany, Norway and Sweden, with customer deliveries across other European markets set to accelerate in the coming weeks. “With Polestar 3 on the road since summer, this is the next important milestone for us in 2024 as we make our first Euro...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

Polestar 3 production begins in Ridgeville, South Carolina On August 14, Polestar announced that production of its luxury SUV, Polestar 3, has started in Ridgeville, South Carolina. This makes the Polestar 3 the first Polestar to be produced on two continents. The Ridgeville plant produces cars for customers in the U.S. and Europe, avoiding recent tariff hikes, while existing production continues in Chengdu, China.  “Manufacturing Polestar 3 i...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/15

Volvo launching all-new EX90 with software and battery drain issues, missing features Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV started production in early June in Ridgeville, South Carolina, but the first vehicles will be delivered without certain software-based features—and with an unresolved battery-drain issue. Volvo sent an email to customers saying EX90 vehicles will initially lack Apple CarPlay and some safety features, such as fron...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/10

Polestar expands Polestar 3 lineup with RWD version On June 27, Polestar announced that RWD was added to line-up of Polestar 3. The Polestar 3 Long-range Single Motor will be manufactured in the U.S. and China, and is equipped with the same 111-kWh battery pack as the Dual Motor version with a charging capacity of up to 250-kW, recovering from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes on DC and able to offer a range of 650 km. The motor of the vehicle drives only...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/28

Polestar begins deliveries of Polestar 3 across U.S. and Europe On June 27, Polestar announced that in the upcoming days, the first customer deliveries of Polestar 3 SUV will start in Europe. The vehicles will be distributed across two continents, starting in Sweden, where the first handovers were already celebrated, followed by Germany and Norway, where deliveries will start on June 28.  For U.S., the first deliveries are taking place in Califo...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/28

Polestar reduces emissions in its supply chain On June 5, Polestar announced the reduction of emissions in its supply chain, a plan that is in line with the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2040. This emissions reduction is possible thanks to the use of renewable fuels on its maritime transport routes, which comprise 75% of total transport emissions. With biofuel B30, which contains 30% Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), emissions can be red...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Polestar partners with Zaptec, Norway for home charging solutions in Europe On June 4, Polestar announced a commercial and technical partnership with Zaptec, a home charger provider, to offer home charging solutions to its European customers. The partnership also involves future collaborations on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and bidirectional charging solutions. The Zeptec Go wall box has 22 kW of charging capacity and supports fast and reliable home ch...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04