Feds deny Polestar authorization to sell cars in US from model year 2027

The feds rejected Polestar's bid to sell EVs in the US starting 2027, even though parent company Volvo got approval. This marks a rare instance of regulatory inconsistency that could reshape the EV supply chain.

Polestar denied authorization; Volvo received it despite shared ownership structure

Decision suggests stricter scrutiny of Chinese-linked manufacturing or supply chains

Creates competitive disadvantage for performance EV maker with no clear appeal path