Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar is facing allegations of a deliberate exit strategy from the US market. According to a recent claim by Prestige Imports, a US-based luxury car dealership, Polestar had been secretly planning to pull out of the country for nearly two years. The company accuses Polestar of manipulating government regulations to create a smokescreen for its departure, effectively "maneuvering the government into a ban" to justify its exit. The allegations have sparked concerns about the future of Polestar's US operations and the potential impact on customers and employees.


Prestige Imports alleges Polestar had planned its exit from the U.S. for two years and “maneuvered the [government] into a ban" to provide cover for its departure.