"Automaker Polestar's Expansion Plans Hit a Roadblock: U.S. Denies 2027 Sales Amid Connected Vehicles Rule Concerns. In a surprise move, the U.S. government has denied Swedish luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar's plans to sell its vehicles in the country starting in 2027. The decision comes as a result of concerns over Polestar's compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's new connected vehicles rule, which requires all new vehicles to be equipped with advanced safety features and the ability to communicate with other vehicles and infrastructure. The ruling has significant implications for Polestar's ambitious expansion plans, which include entering the U.S. market and increasing its global sales presence. As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, Polestar's denial of sales in the U.S. highlights the challenges faced by manufacturers in meeting the increasingly stringent safety and regulatory requirements."
Citing Connected Vehicles Rule, U.S. Denies 2027 Polestar Sales U.S. News & World Report