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connected-vehicle-rule

2 stories tagged connected-vehicle-rule on EV Digest.

Polestar Faces $25M Lawsuit Over US Sales Model Changes

A Colorado-based dealership group is suing Polestar for $25 million, alleging the EV manufacturer deliberately engineered a sales ban on its Polestar Engineered models. The lawsuit claims Polestar used a federal connected vehicle rule to circumvent franchise obligations and shift to a direct-sales model for certain performance vehicles in the US market, impacting dealer operations and profitability.

August 17, 2026Motor1Polestar

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Polestar Exits U.S. Market Due to Connected Vehicle Rule

The Swedish EV brand Polestar, owned by China's Geely, is reportedly ceasing new vehicle sales in the U.S. market starting with the 2027 model year. This move follows the Commerce Department's refusal to grant the company authorization under the new Connected Vehicle Rule, effectively blocking its future models despite one being assembled in South Carolina.

June 25, 2026ElectrekPolestar