Polestar 2 Production Ends Before U.S. Exit — SkimNews
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- Polestar 2 production in China has reportedly ended at the Luqiao assembly line after more than 200,000 cars were built since the 2020 launch, according to Electrive and TV2 Broom; Polestar has not officially confirmed the report.
- Polestar has previously announced an updated Polestar 2 for 2027 and an all-new Polestar 7 SUV for early 2028, with both models remaining on its announced roadmap.
- Polestar is pulling out of the U.S. after the Commerce Department declined to authorize the brand under the Connected Vehicle Rule earlier this year.
- Polestar 3 starts at roughly $67,500 with a 111-kWh battery and EPA-rated range up to 350 miles; Polestar rates the dual-motor Performance version at 380 kW (about 517 hp) and a 0-60 mph time in the four-second range.
- Polestar is offering $23,000 off the Polestar 3 and $25,000 off the Polestar 4, with a new 3 or 4 estimated to cost less than $40,000 at the right dealer.
- Polestar became a standalone, largely Chinese-owned company after Geely converted two Volvo pipeline models, including the C40 previewed by Concept 40.2, into Polestars and a SPAC merger completed the spin-off.
Why it matters: The U.S. withdrawal puts the planned 2027 Polestar 2 refresh beyond local shoppers, while current offers include $23,000 off the Polestar 3, $25,000 off the Polestar 4, and a sub-$40,000 deal at some dealers. For Polestar, ending production of a China-built model that reached more than 200,000 units narrows its U.S. lineup as it shifts new models overseas.
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