Polestar Is Banned In The US, But We Still Want Its Latest Concept Car

Polestar will be barred from selling new vehicles in the U.S. starting in 2027 under the Commerce Department's Connected Vehicle Rule, which restricts cars containing Chinese or Russian software or hardware unless automakers secure authorization. The Swedish EV maker, majority-owned by China's Geely, has not received that authorization, even as sibling brand Volvo—under the same parent—has. The ban coincides with Polestar unveiling its Formula 2030 concept, which features inflatable seats, a pop-up LiDAR sensor and physical buttons, though the concept itself is not for sale. The decision matters because it could shut Polestar out of one of the world's most profitable auto markets just as it ramps up its model lineup. Watch whether Polestar secures a waiver or restructures its supply chain before the 2027 deadline.